Tottenham are also interested in re-signing the Dane, who has expressed a desire to return to the Champions League.
Christian Eriksen's file photo, dated 07-05-2022. Thomas Frank is hopeful that Christian Eriksen will agree to stay at Brentford for another season.
Brentford's short-term contract with Christian Eriksen is due to expire.
Christian Eriksen has received an offer from Manchester United as he considers his options this summer, almost a year after having a heart arrest during Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland.
Eriksen's former club, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United are both interested in signing the 30-year-old, who is available on a free transfer after his contract with Brentford expires at the end of the month.
Brentford have been keen to extend Eriksen's stay following his remarkable effect in the final three months of last season, when the club won seven of the ten Premier League games in which he started, and have not given up hope of persuading him to sign a new contract.
Eriksen said that he would like to play in the Champions League again, which would help Tottenham, but that it was not a deal-breaker and that he was not in a hurry to make a decision. He told Viaplay, "I have different offers and choices that we are reviewing, and then we will make a decision." "I'd like to play Champions League football once more."I understand how enjoyable it is, but it isn't necessary for me."
The option of remaining in London, where his family is settled, is also said to be appealing, but it remains to be seen how aggressively United pursues a player who has made a remarkable recovery from his Euro 2016 breakdown.
United have made Frenkie de Jong a priority, with the club in talks with Barcelona for the Holland midfielder, who Erik ten Hag is eager to rejoin with after a great period together at Ajax.
It's unclear whether Eriksen is just a backup plan in case a deal with Barcelona over De Jong can't be struck, or whether boss Ten Hag is pressing for him.
It's unclear whether Eriksen is just a backup plan in case a deal with Barcelona over De Jong can't be struck, or if boss Ten Hag is pressing for both players as he tries to revamp the team.
United still lacks a natural, combative defensive midfielder, and news of their interest in Eriksen might signal to Barcelona that United is willing to walk away from De Jong if the asking price is too high.
On June 11, 2022 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Frenkie de Jong of the Netherlands controls the ball during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 4 match between the Netherlands and Poland at Stadium Feijenoord.
Erik ten Hag's midfield aims include De Jong.
United has made it clear that they will not overpay for De Jong, and they are well aware that Barcelona's financial difficulties need the sale of players in order to bring in new additions to bolster the squad.
Barcelona agreed to pay Ajax €86 million (about £75 million) for De Jong in 2019, but the Dutchman's form in Spain has been inconsistent, and he has struggled to live up to expectations.
Although De Jong was initially hesitant to leave Barcelona, especially for a club outside of the Champions League, it is believed that his stance has softened and the player is more open to the idea of a move to Old Trafford now that it is clear that the Catalan club will not be able to compete in the Champions League.
With the departures of Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard, and Juan Mata as free agents, United's focus remains reinforcing the midfield. They then want an attacker and have looked at a number of players, including Ajax's Antony, RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku, and Villarreal's Arnaut Danjuma. Ten Hag also wants a right back and a center-half, but other needs must come first.
United considered Darwin Nunez of Uruguay, but were hesitant to enter a bidding war with Liverpool or pay Benfica's £85 million asking price.
Such a fee would have consumed a significant portion of United's transfer budget at a time when they are planning to make as many as five acquisitions this summer and are conscious of the need to spend wisely.
United are trying to sell Anthony Martial and use the money towards a new striker.
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