Daniel Levy is pushing to sell Eric Dier in the January transfer window rather than risk losing him for free next summer, according to reports from The Daily Mirror.
Dier recently made his first two appearances of the season, stepping in due to injuries and a red card suspension. While he impressed in the London derby, his performance against Wolves received mixed reviews, with some pundits criticizing his role in the opponent’s last-minute goal.
With his contract set to expire in the summer, it seems Dier’s time at the North London club may be coming to an end. Reports indicate that while the defender would prefer to leave as a free agent next summer to have more options, Levy is looking to secure a transfer fee for him in January.
It’s been suggested that Jose Mourinho is interested in reuniting with Dier at Roma, while Sporting Lisbon has also shown interest in bringing him back. The 29-year-old may be inclined to wait until the summer to maximize his options and potentially secure a more lucrative contract.
Unless an enticing opportunity arises in January, it appears that Dier may run down his contract and leave on a free transfer next summer.
