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Eric Dier: Bayern Munich link something Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou knows 'absolutely zero' about

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says they can afford to lose England defender Eric Dier, who has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich.

Dier, 29, has been capped 49 times by England but struggled to claim a first-team place for Tottenham this season.

Reports in Germany say he is close to a move to the Bundesliga champions.

Dier missed Spurs' 1-0 FA Cup win over Burnley, and Postecoglou told ITV he knew "absolutely zero" about a transfer and said the player was injured.

He was then asked about that in a heated news conference and when questioned further by a journalist, the Australian added: "He pulled up sore and didn't train yesterday.