Official: Tottenham sign Eric Dier

Tottenham have agreed a
deal with Sporting Lisbon for
the transfer of centre-back
Eric Dier, subject to a
medical.
Goal revealed on Thursday that Spurs were on the
brink of completing a £4 million move for the
Englishman, which is believed to be a five-year deal.
And Spurs confirmed the deal on Thursday evening,
posting a message on their official Twitter account.
Dier has represented England at Under-19, Under-20
and Under-21 level and made 15 appearances for
Sporting last season.
Born in Cheltenham, Dier has spent his entire career
at Sporting, but enjoyed a short loan stay at Everton’s
academy in 2011.
He will compete with Michael Dawson, Younes
Kaboul, Jan Vertonghen and Zeki Fryers for a spot in
Mauricio Pochettino’s defence this season.