Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol has suggested that Borussia Dortmund are now pushing very hard to try and sign Eric Dier from Tottenham Hotspur.
Solhekol was speaking on Sky Sports News as it appears increasingly likely that the centre-back will leave Spurs before the summer transfer window closes. The Aussie boss made nine changes from the side that beat Bournemouth 2-0 over the weekend and Spurs weren’t at their best last night.
The youngster replaced Giovani Lo Celso at the break and played alongside Richarlison up front.
The Brazilian grabbed his first goal of the season to take the game to penalties. But Davinson Sanchez’s missed spot-kick saw Spurs exit the League Cup at the first time of asking.
Yet, Postecoglou was impressed with Scarlett’s performance from the bench.
Postecoglou on Scarlett
Speaking to the media after last night’s game, Postecoglou praised Scarlett and confirmed he does have a future at the club.
“Yeah I thought he was bright when he came on,” he said. “He has been really good for us in training, he’s working really hard.
“Look, I’ll sit down with Dane over the next couple of days and sort of chart a way forward for him. I really think he’s definitely got a future at our club and I really like his attributes as a striker.
“It’s always a balance with young players, will they get enough game time because for him the next stage of development is to play. He played a fair few games last year and I think he’s improved as a player since then.
“I’ll make that decision over the next couple of days and sit down with him, but I certainly see him as a Tottenham player and a lot of that will depend on what else happens over the next two or three months.
Scarlett is currently the only striker in the Spurs squad apart from Richarlison after Harry Kane’s departure.
Of course, Tottenham could yet bring in another forward option before Friday’s deadline. But as things stand, it would be a surprise to see the youngster head out on loan.
The 19-year-old spent last season on loan at Portsmouth and impressed during the early stages of his spell at Fratton Park.
It seems he has also impressed his new boss and unless Spurs snap up a new striker, he looks likely to stay in North London beyond Friday’s deadline.
