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Manchester United set to move for £40million-rated Eric Dier as Tottenham prepare £30million bid for Michael Keane

Spurs ready to sign Burnley's England international in move which could open door for Dier to make Old Trafford switch

TOTTENHAM are reportedly set to move for Burnley star Michael Keane – paving the way for Eric Dier to join Manchester United.

New England international Keane is one of this summer’s most sought-after players, with Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool and Everton all believed to be interested.

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claims Tottenham are ready to push their way to the front of the queue, with Mauricio Pochettino open to spending as much as £30million on the Burnley ace.



However, Keane’s arrival could see Dier leave White Hart Lane as Man United boss Jose Mourinho hunts for reinforcements.

The Special One is also interested in bringing Keane back to Old Trafford, but £40m-rated Dier is his top choice.

Dier is desperate to play as a midfielder but knows his path at Spurs is currently blockedCredit: Getty Images
Spurs are ready to spend as much as £30million on England international KeaneCredit: Reuters

The former Sporting Lisbon youngster wants more opportunities in midfield after seeing Victor Wanyama and Mousa Dembele become Pochettino’s preferred pairing.

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And Mourinho will promise to play Dier alongside world-record signing Paul Pogba and Ander Herrera in a formidable triumvirate should he move to the Theatre of Dreams.

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Mauricio Pochettino is a big fan of Keane but faces stiff competition for his signatureCredit: Rex Features
Jose Mourinho could be forced to pay as much as £40m for DierCredit: Rex Features

Additional reports claim United are closing in on a deal to sign Paris Saint-Germain right-back Serge Aurier.

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The Ivorian has been offered a new contract but appears to have his sights set on moving to England for £16m.

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