Man Utd news: Eric Dier wants to concentrate on football not transfer stories

ERIC DIER has played down rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United this summer.

Eric Dier poses for photoshoot in Spurs kit

Jose Mourinho had reportedly earmarked Dier as his first-choice midfield option during the summer transfer window.

The 23-year-old was said to be equally keen on a move to Old Trafford but Tottenham refused to enter negotiations with United over a possible transfer.

Mourinho then turned his attentions to Nemanja Matic, who has made an instant impact at Old Trafford.

Dier is currently on international duty with England but wasn’t part of the match day squad during their 4-0 win over Malta on Friday night.

Eric Dier was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United earlier in the summerGETTY

Eric Dier was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United earlier in the summer

Mauricio PochettinoGETTY

Mauricio Pochettino was not willing to sell Eric Dier

I think it’s best if footballers worry about playing football

Eric Dier

But when the Tottenham star was asked about the circumstances surrounding his future, he was dismissive of divulging into any details.

"I think it’s best if footballers worry about playing football," Dier said. 

"I take the philosophy that if I worry about the football everything else will take care of itself."

Dier has established himself as an integral part of Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

And the Tottenham boss squashed rumours linking him with a move away from the north London club earlier in the summer.

“It’s another rumour. Many many rumours. I try to be honest always and today it’s so calm and Dier is our player,” Pochettino said in July.

“I think he’s an important player for us and it’s not the idea to sell him.”

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