Complicating matters, Dier is entering the final year of his contract at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The club aims to secure a nominal transfer fee for him this summer rather than losing him on a free transfer next year. While a possible swap deal involving Fulham's Tosin Adarabioyo has been discussed, Monaco appears to be ahead in the race for the former Manchester City academy product.
Celtic, Postecoglou's former club, has also been mentioned as a potential destination for Dier. However, recent reports from Florian Plettenberg, a reliable reporter, suggest that Bayern Munich has been repeatedly presented with the opportunity to sign Dier. The possibility of acquiring Dier has been a topic of discussion among Bayern decision-makers in recent days, especially due to his versatility.
Dier initially played as a defensive midfielder before transitioning to his current center-back role. Bayern's pursuit of a new number six is well-documented as the transfer window nears its close. Moreover, the impending departure of Benjamin Pavard to Inter Milan has increased their focus on strengthening the center-back position.
Nevertheless, Bayern Munich's interest in Dier doesn't exclusively revolve around him. The club is also contemplating moves for Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah and Southampton's Armel Bella-Kotchap to bolster their defensive options.
Dier's omission from Postecoglou's squad for the EFL Cup second-round match against Fulham seemingly confirms his lack of prominence in the Australian manager's plans moving forward. Last season, Dier featured as a crucial member of Antonio Conte's back three, contributing two goals and an assist in 42 appearances across all competitions. However, he eventually lost his starting position due to a groin injury that required surgery.
Despite his recovery, Dier has found himself unable to dislodge the defensive partnership of Cristian Romero and newcomer Micky van de Ven. Additionally, players like Ben Davies and Davinson Sanchez are ahead of him in the pecking order.
Should Dier remain unable to secure a transfer in the coming days, he is anticipated to leave on a free transfer next year. However, his chances of making the Euro 2024 squad for England could diminish further if his current playing situation doesn't improve.
Throughout his time at Tottenham since joining in 2014, Dier has contributed 13 goals and 12 assists in 361 matches. Prior to his Spurs tenure, he had youth-level experience at Sporting and Everton.
