Football journalist Alex Crook has stated that there is an increasing possibility that Danish star Christian Eriksen will choose Manchester United over Brentford this summer.
The 30-year-old attacking midfielder will soon be in a position to join any club on a free transfer.
Crook stated that United and Brentford are currently in straight competition to sign Eriksen this summer.
The Dane made a sensational comeback from his cardiac arrest during Euro 2020 and joined Brentford on a free transfer in January.
Alex Crook also revealed that Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United were also in the running for a short period of time
Speaking on TalkSPORT (via Football 365), he was quoted as saying the following:
“I was told yesterday that confidence is growing that Christian Eriksen will choose Manchester United.
“But I think that in itself is quite a damning statement because Tottenham has pulled back from their early interest.”
Crook added:
“There was talk of Newcastle middle of last week, that doesn’t seem to have kicked on
“So effectively it looks like a straight shootout between Manchester United and Brentfort
“But if it really does come down to a choice between Manchester United and Brentford
“what does it say about Manchester United and how far they’ve fallen that there’s even a decision to be made.”
Christian Eriksen made a decent return to the Premier League with Brentford last season
The Danish international contributed a goal and four assists in 11 league outings for the Bees.
It is worth mentioning that the Red Devils are yet to sign a single player in the ongoing summer transfer window.
United need strengthening in all areas of the pitch but particularly in midfield.
Several key first-team midfielders have left the club this summer, including Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic.
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