Man United, Spurs Handed Transfer Boost as Christian Eriksen Makes Big Decision

Man United, Spurs Handed Transfer Boost as Christian Eriksen Makes Big Decision

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM
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  • Manchester United and Tottenham are in race over the signature of Christian Eriksen who wants to leave Brentford
  • The Danish footballer played 11 games for Brentford last season as he wants to play in the Champions League next term
  • Tottenham will be playing in the Champions League next season after finishing among the top four teams

Christian Eriksen has reportedly rejected a new deal at Premier League club Brentford thereby handing Manchester United and Tottenham the chance to sign Danish international.

At the EURO 2020 tournament, Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark and was given days to be out of football due to the situation.

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Christian Eriksen in action for Denmark national team. Photo by Gaston Szerman
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The 30-year-old made a return to football in January this year and moved to Brentford where he scored a goal and four assists in 11 appearances to help the club keep their Premier League status.

Why is Eriksen not interested in remaining at Brentford?

According to the reports on Daily Mail and Athletic, Christian Eriksen wants a new challenge next campaign.

The reports added that Christian Eriksen is interested in playing in the Champions League next season and that is the main reason he does not wants to remain at Brentford.

But as things stand, Tottenham will be playing in the Champions League next season as they finished among the top four while Manchester United will campaign in the Europa League.

Roma Confirms the Signing of Nemanja Matic From Manchester United As Midfielder Reunites With Mourinho Again

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Italian Serie A side Roma confirmed the signature of Manchester United midfielder, Nemanja Matic on a free transfer ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Matic joins Roma following the expiration of his contract with the Red Devils after spending 5 years with the English Premier League side between 2017 to 2022.

The Serbian midfielder has expressed delight after signing for the Giallorossi and reveals he can’t wait to meet his new teammates.

Matic has signed a one-year deal and reunites with Jose Mourinho for the third time in his football career after playing under the Portuguese manager at Chelsea and Manchester United.

Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho is not done in the summer transfer market as the Roma manager has asked the club’s board for more signings following the capture of Nemanja Matic.

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