Man Utd offer contract to Christian Eriksen after identifying him as Frenkie de Jong alternative
Posted by  badge Boss on Jun 14, 2022 - 10:38PM
Eriksen will be available on a free transfer (Picture: Getty)

have offered a contract to Christian Eriksen after identifying the Dane as a possible alternative to Frenkie de Jong.

Eriksen will become a free agent when his contract at Brentford expires on 30 June.

While the Bees are eager to keep him in west , other clubs have made their interest known with United making an offer to bring him to Old Trafford, according to .

United have made midfielder de Jong their priority transfer target with Erik ten Hag eager for a reunion in Manchester with his former star.

De Jong is understood to be open to the move but United are still to agree a fee with Barcelona with the two clubs said to be some way off from reaching an agreement.

Eriksen enjoyed a superb second-half of the season at Brentford (Picture: Getty)

Barcelona are said to be demanding €100m for the 25-year-old. United have made it known they are willing to move onto other targets with Eriksen one of those under consideration.

Eriksen joined Brentford in January and played a key role as Thomas Frank’s side sealed a 13th place finish in their first season in the Premier League.

The 30-year-old has also been linked with a return to Tottenham, having indicated his preference would be to join a club competing in the Champions League next season.

Eriksen, speaking to Viaplay, said: “I have different offers and options, which we are considering, and then we make a decision.

“I would love to play Champions League football again. I know how much fun it is, but it isn’t essential for me.”