Eric Dier's performances for Tottenham this season have caught the eye of Bayern Munich.

Bayern are thought to have been particularly impressed by Dier's showing in the recent Europa League tie between Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund at White Hart Lane, despite Spurs losing 2-1.

Dier is happy at Tottenham and has no wish to move, having signed a new contract with the club last September, but it is thought he will now be watched closely by Bayern as they plan for the future.

Bayern currently have Xabi Alonso playing in the deep-lying midfield role, and the Spaniard's contract runs out at the end of next season.

Carlo Ancelotti takes over as coach in Munich in the summer, while technical director Michael Reschke plays a key role in recruitment.

At this stage, Dier is simply a player Bayern will keep under observation. His reputation has grown this season as the 22-year-old has established himself as one of the best holding midfielders in the Premier League, playing in 31 of Spurs' 32 league fixtures.

The balance he brings to the side allows more creative players like Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen to shine, while also giving full-backs Kyle Walker and Danny Rose the freedom to race forward regularly.

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It is this tactical awareness that is believed to have impressed Bayern, and they are sure to follow Dier's displays in this summer's European Championships with great interest.

Dier also made his mark on German football in England's recent friendly victory in Berlin, where he scored the winning goal in the 3-2 triumph.