ESPN.com · Jul 12, 2017
No-frills midfielder Eric Dier would be valuable despite potential cost
Manchester United correspondent Rob Dawson gives us the latest on Manchester United's interest in Eric Dier and Ivan Perisic.Manchester United fans were left largely underwhelmed by the news that Michael Carrick had replaced Wayne Rooney as captain. While it's true he has been a loyal servant for the past 11 years and has done well for the club, it's hard to look past the fact he will turn 36 in the next few weeks and only featured in 18 Premier League games last season.
Carrick's playing time is likely to be limited further next season if Jose Mourinho gets his wish of signing a defensive midfielder.