Manchester United are facing a battle to convince Christian Eriksen to move to Old Trafford with the club proving to be a hard sell this summer, according to reports.
The Red Devils have emerged as genuine contenders to sign the Denmark international, who is available on a free transfer at the end of the month after electing to leave Brentford.
Eriksen has a host of suitors across Europe after impressing enormously since returning to football, with only Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne creating more chances since he made his Brentford debut.
Erik ten Hag is believed to be a big fan of Eriksen and saw him up close when the 30-year-old trained with Ajax’s youth team as he was building up fitness at the end of last year.
However, United have a significant obstacle to overcome if they are to convince the playmaker to move to Old Trafford, with football.london reporting that Eriksen is keen to remain in London.
The former Inter Milan star spent six-and-a-half years living in London while at Tottenham, before relocating back to the capital when he joined Brentford.
Spurs have also made a play to bring Eriksen back to the club and are quietly confident of pulling off the deal, with the midfielder wary of uprooting his young family.
Eriksen is also keen to play Champions League football – something United cannot offer – while Spurs are hoping the chance to be reunited with Antonio Conte could be a big attraction.
The midfielder initially took some time to adapt to the Italian’s style of play at Inter but became a key part of their title win.
With Denmark’s Nations League matches now all over, Eriksen is expected to take some time to consider all the offers he has received before deciding his next move before the end of the month.
Interestingly, when rumours of United’s interest in Eriksen initially emerged, it was suggested that he was being lined up as an alternative to Frenkie de Jong if a fee could not be agreed with Barcelona for the Dutchman.
However, it now appears Ten Hag wants both Eriksen and De Jong and feels the side have been missing creativity and players who can get on the ball and dictate proceedings.
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