Posted: 20:21, 20 June 2022 | Updated: 20:44, 20 June 2022
Manchester United have first contacted Christian Eriksen about a possible move this summer. Eriksen will be available as a free agent when his contract with Brentford expires at the end of this month and new United manager Eric Ten Hague is admiring the Danish international. According to Sky Sports, United want to acquire Eriksen, while Brentford and West Ham are also interested. Manchester United have first contacted Christian Eriksen for a possible deal New Manchester United manager Eric Ten Hague is a big fan of Eriksen’s ability Other clubs that follow Eriksen are Leicester, his old team Ajax and an unknown Spanish team. Tottenham have not yet returned with an offer after discussions that took place two weeks ago, although they have focused on trying to acquire another striker. After a sad campaign in which United finished in sixth place in the Premier League, it is clear that an overhaul at Old Trafford is needed. There has been a lack of transfer activity so far, but Ten Hague wants to add to his squad, with Eriksen one of his main targets alongside Barcelona midfielder Frankie de Jong. De Jong and Eriksen both understand the way Ten Hag wants his team to play. Eriksen had a significant impact on Brentford, having joined in January on a short-term contract, having recovered from a heart attack he suffered while playing for Denmark at Euro 2020 last year. Brentford interested in re-signing Eriksen, while Tottenham are monitoring the situation Eriksen had a big influence under Thomas Frank in Brentford with some impressive appearances In eleven Premier League appearances for Brentford, Eriksen scored once and provided four assists, with many of his total appearances being top notch. Ten Haag was impressed by Eriksen when he trained with Ajax last season to improve his fitness. The 30-year-old’s experience in the Premier League, most of which came during his tenure at Tottenham, could prove to be extremely useful for United. The Danish international will be released when his contract with Brentford expires United remain in talks with Barcelona over De Jong, who played under ten Hague players at Ajax and is considered crucial to United’s rebuilding. There have been many departures from United this summer, with Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard, Edinson Cavani and Juan Mata among those leaving the club.
