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title: "“Bad Business,” “not world-class” – Man United fans unimpressed with Mourinho’s big-money target"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/bad-business-not-world-class-man-united-fans-unimpressed-with-mourinhos-big-money-target/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Christy Malyan"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2017-04-19T18:55:10Z"
modified: "2017-04-19T18:55:10Z"
---

# “Bad Business,” “not world-class” – Man United fans unimpressed with Mourinho’s big-money target

**Manchester United fans in the Transfer Tavern have been left somewhat speechless by news Jose Mourinho is willing to spend a whopping £40million on Eric Dier.**

No doubt, the Tottenham Hotspur star is a decent talent, already established within the England fold and an important member of Mauricio Pochettino’s squad – in no small part due to his ability to operate as a defensive midfielder, a centre-half or a full-back.

But recent reports from [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/04/19/tottenham-eyeburnley-defender-michael-keane-ahead-oferic-diers/) have left the Tavern’s United punters in shock; the newspaper claims Mourinho is ‘desperate’ to sign the Three Lions international this summer and fork out a whopping £40million for his services.

Manchester United could be in the market for another holding midfield option this summer with Michael Carrick’s contract due to expire and Dier [reportedly](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/04/19/tottenham-eyeburnley-defender-michael-keane-ahead-oferic-diers/) sees his future in the engine room rather than as part of the defence.

But United fans in the Tavern and online just aren’t convinced by the idea of a £40million swoop. Here’s a look at some of the best reactions from Twitter:

> Jose planning to sign Dier so that Ander can knock his teeth out. What a man ! What a Manager !! [#MUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash)
>
> — Anderrated (@ProudRed82) [April 19, 2017](https://twitter.com/ProudRed82/status/854703903924826112)

> 40 mil is a bit too much for Dier, but let’s see what happens… Could be a decent shout to fill the CDM role for next season. [#MUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash) [https://t.co/i0qaJHp4qg](https://t.co/i0qaJHp4qg)
>
> — Mr.22 (@TheNaurisJ) [April 19, 2017](https://twitter.com/TheNaurisJ/status/854653768230731776)

> I thought Mourinho wanted a World Class CDM? Eric Dier is not World Class. [#mufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/mufc?src=hash) [https://t.co/WG9oJiQ9jP](https://t.co/WG9oJiQ9jP)
>
> — Ryan (@Mkhi\_Assist) [April 19, 2017](https://twitter.com/Mkhi_Assist/status/854648936551809025)

> [@RedDevilsDaily](https://twitter.com/RedDevilsDaily) 40m for Dier !!! Mad
>
> — عـبدالعزيز (@Abdulazizsaud1) [April 19, 2017](https://twitter.com/Abdulazizsaud1/status/854685794765873152)

> Rumours circulating about Eric Dier moving to United for £40m, tough one.. Decent player but is he United quality..
>
> — RedDevilsDaily (@RedDevilsDaily) [April 19, 2017](https://twitter.com/RedDevilsDaily/status/854671925091729408)

> [@ManUtdUpdates\_](https://twitter.com/ManUtdUpdates_) Bad business if you ask me
>
> — Raphael James (@RaphJ12) [April 19, 2017](https://twitter.com/RaphJ12/status/854687210100191233)

> [@ManUtdUpdates\_](https://twitter.com/ManUtdUpdates_) Does Mourinho think he can turn him into Sergio Diersquets I’m confused. Much rather Fabinho.
>
> — Cole (@Cole\_727H) [April 19, 2017](https://twitter.com/Cole_727H/status/854651898179321856)

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