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Dier is a good player, he has established himself in Spurs' first team and was one of the few players to impress for England at Euro 2016 last summer. But is he worth £50m? Even in the current transfer market, where it appears as though the minimum price for a Premier League player is £30m, is Dier really worth that much? Really, Jose? Really?
Almost definitely not. Dier wasn't even Spurs' first choice in midfield last season. Victor Wanyama took his place, and Dier was used predominately in central defence. Of the 48 club games he played last season, Dier played in central defence on 29 occasions. How does this make him a replacement for Carrick?
A replacement for Carrick, who has been one of United's most important players over the past decade, could easily cost £50m in the current market. But have you ever watched Dier and saw him as the next Carrick?
Transfer fees stopped making sense when Andy Carroll cost Liverpool £35m in 2011, and Dier to United probably wouldn't be as ridiculous as that. But £50m is an astonishing fee for a midfielder who is used predominately as a defender.
Imagine how much Lionel Messi would cost if Eric Dier is valued at £50m. Or even Christian Eriksen. Or Spurs midfielder Mousa Dembele. Or Dele Alli. Or Harry Kane.
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