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title: "West Ham “considering” signing former Bayern Munich defender who previously worked under Nuno Espirito Santo"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-eye-eric-dier-reunion-with-nuno/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Barnaby Lane"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2026-01-14T06:57:00Z"
modified: "2026-01-21T14:42:12Z"
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# West Ham “considering” signing former Bayern Munich defender who previously worked under Nuno Espirito Santo

[West Ham United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/) enjoyed a rare lift at the weekend, edging QPR 2-1 in the FA Cup thanks to goals from Taty Castellanos and an impressive contribution from Crysencio Summerville.

Keeper Mads Hermansen also impressed with a composed performance between the sticks.

Despite the win, Premier League struggles persist.

The Hammers sit 18th, having shipped 43 goals in just 21 matches, and [defensive reinforcements are a priority](https://hammersheadlines.com/west-ham-transfer-news-axel-disasi-2/) ahead of January.

One unexpected option has reportedly emerged on the transfer radar.

## **West Ham Eye Eric Dier**

![eric-dier-tottenham](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-10-17T174951Z_220990119_UP1EHAH1DJ1H3_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-ENGLAND-NEW-TOT-REPORT-1024x790.jpg)

Nuno Espirito Santo and Eric Dier. (REUTERS)

According to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Eric Dier has been offered to West Ham, giving the club a potential route to bolster their struggling defence.

A reunion with manager Nuno Espirito Santo is plausible. The pair worked together at Tottenham, with Dier featuring in 11 matches during Nuno’s brief 17-game spell in North London. The England international brings Premier League experience, leadership, and familiarity with the manager’s style—qualities West Ham sorely need at the back.

Dier, 30, spent a decade at Tottenham before joining Bayern Munich on loan in January 2024, a move later made permanent. In 2025, he moved to AS Monaco on a free transfer, but his long-term role at the French club remains uncertain.

[Plettenberg wrote on X:](https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/2010841645097631794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2010841645097631794%7Ctwgr%5Efb37170a3f28089c0d56b04a45e3fb4504394c0c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.givemesport.com%2Fwest-ham-eyeing-move-eric-dier-monaco-nuno-espirito-santo%2F)*“Understand Eric #Dier has been offered to West Ham. The club are considering the option. At this stage nothing is advanced yet, but it is an interesting opportunity for them.”*

With January approaching, Dier could provide Nuno with an experienced, versatile presence in a defence that has struggled all season.