Christian Eriksen Agrees to Manchester United Deal, per Report
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Christian Eriksen verbally agrees to join Manchester United
Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed to join Manchester United as Feyenoord’s Tyrell Malacia prepares to complete his move to Old Trafford, the PA news agency understands. The summer rebuild under new manager Erik ten Hag has been slow to get off the ground after a disappointing campaign that saw the Red Devils register their lowest ever Premier League points tally. The push to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has dragged on for a club that have made great strides in their move for two other players. Tyrell Malacia’s move to Manchester United is getting closer (David Davies/PA) The PA news agency understands Denmark international Eriksen has verbally agreed in principle to join United, with a three-year deal being prepared. The former Tottenham and Inter Milan attacking midfielder shone for Brentford in the second half of last season as he made a miraculous return from the cardiac arrest suffered at Euro 2020 last summer. Feyenoord full-back Malacia is set to be the first signing of the Ten Hag era. Having looked set to sign for Ligue 1 side Lyon, United swooped in for a player that is understood to be costing 15million euros (£12.95million), plus 2m euros (£1.7m) in add-ons. Cristiano Ronaldo was not at training with Manchester United on Monday morning (PA) Malacia was at the Carrington training complex to complete his medical on Monday, when United’s international players returned from their summer break. Cristiano Ronaldo was conspicuous by his absence from that group just days after it emerged that the frustrated star had told United he would like to leave if the right offer came in. United are adamant the 37-year-old will not be sold and are understood to have accepted the frontman’s explanation that family issues meant he was unable to report for training.
Christian Eriksen agrees three-year deal with Man United - sources
Christian Eriksen has agreed to join Manchester United, sources have told ESPN. The midfielder, who is a free agent, is set to sign a three-year deal once a medical is completed. - Eriksen makes emotional return with Brentford- Don't have ESPN? Get instant access Eriksen, 30, spent the second half of last season at Brentford, where he scored once in 11 games. He has turned down the chance to re-sign for Brentford to move to Old Trafford. Tottenham also lodged an interest in Eriksen, but after manager Antonio Conte stepped back from a deal, United were able to swoop in. Eriksen is set to become Erik ten Hag's second signing of the summer after the capture of 22-year-old Netherlands left-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord. Christian Eriksen leaves Brentford as a free agent, having scored once in 11 games. Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images It is the latest step in a remarkable comeback for Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest playing for Denmark at last summer's European Championship. His contract at Inter Milan was officially terminated in December 2021, and he signed with Brentford as a free agent in January 2022. He was instrumental in helping Brentford finish 13th in the Premier League in their first season in the top flight following promotion from the Championship, with his fine form ensuring interest from a host of clubs across Europe.