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Eric Dier: Tottenham to reward England midfielder with bumper new five-year contract worth £70,000 a week

Former Sporting Lisbon star will become one of the North London club's top earners as Spurs aim to secure his future

Toby Gannon

Published: 8:11, 22 Jul 2016
Updated: 8:51, 22 Jul 2016

Eric Dier will be offered a new five-year deal worth £70,000 a week at Tottenham

TOTTENHAM are ready to make Eric Dier one of the club's top earners by offering him a five-year deal worth £70,000 a week, according to reports.

The midfielder, 22, was one of Spurs' stand-out performer last season as they finished in the top three for the first time since 1990.

Eric Dier will be offered a new five-year deal worth £70,000 a week at Tottenham — Eric Dier will be offered a new five-year deal worth £70,000 a week at TottenhamCredit: PA:Press Association

Mauricio Pochettino will be thrilled to see Spurs trying to secure Eric Dier's future — Mauricio Pochettino will be thrilled to see Spurs trying to secure Eric Dier's futureCredit: PA:Press Association

He was also a rare shining light in England's disastrous Euro 2016 campaign.

But his impressive performances as a defensive midfielder have seen him attract the attention of some of Europe's elite.

Bayern Munich appeared interested in Dier after boss Carlo Ancelotti hailed him as "one of the best players" at the Euros.

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Dier only signed a five-year deal last summer but Tottenham chief Daniel Levy wants to be sure of the former Sporting Lisbon ace's future, according to the .

The contract will run until 2021 and follows bright defender Kevin Wimmer's new and improved five-year deal.

Eric Dier was one of England's rare shining lights at Euro 2016 — Eric Dier was one of England's rare shining lights at Euro 2016Credit: PA:Press Association

The Tottenham ace scored from a free-kick against Russia to earn a draw — The Tottenham ace scored from a free-kick against Russia to earn a drawCredit: EPA

Eric Dier was praised by Carlo Ancelotti as one of the tournament's best players — Eric Dier was praised by Carlo Ancelotti as one of the tournament's best playersCredit: Getty Images

Spurs are close to completing the signing of French winger Georges-Kevin N'Koudou for £11million from Marseille.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino has also raided former club Southampton for £11.5m Victor Wanyama, as well as snapping up Dutch striker Vincent Janssen for £18.8m.

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