European regulars and Belgian giants Anderlecht are reportedly interested in signing veteran Danish playmaker Christian Eriksen from Manchester United this summer.
According to a report by Het Belang van Limburg, as relayed by Sport Witness, Christian Eriksen is the subject of interest from Anderlecht. The Belgian giants are keen on bolstering their midfield unit before the summer transfer window shuts down. They have initiated the discussions to sign the veteran Danish playmaker from Manchester United.
Christian Eriksen at Manchester United: The story so far
Christian Eriksen was one of the first signings of the Erik ten Hag era at Manchester United. The move came out of nowhere, although it was a low-cost operation for the Red Devils. The Dane was hot off the gates for Manchester United, immediately becoming a pivotal figure for the club.
However, an untimely ankle injury has derailed Eriksen’s stint with Manchester United, as he has been a backup player for the Red Devils in the last 12 months. The 32-year-old has turned out 72 times thus far for the Premier League outfit while chipping in with three goals and 13 assists.
Meanwhile, the veteran Danish playmaker faces an uncertain future at Manchester United heading into the last few days of the summer transfer window after entering the final 12 months of his contract. Christian Eriksen’s situation has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe, including Anderlecht.
What next?
Recent reports have claimed that Manchester United expect clubs to submit formal bids to sign Christian Eriksen before the summer transfer window shuts down. Meanwhile, Anderlecht might not be the only European regulars pursuing the Dane, with Ajax also keen on securing his services.
Brian Riemer has a stacked midfield unit in his squad. However, it lacks an experienced head, making Eriksen a viable target for Anderlecht. The report has claimed that the Belgian giants are in talks with all the necessary parties to sign the 32-year-old from Manchester United this summer.
Meanwhile, the Denmark international will unlikely cost a bomb, with recent reports claiming Manchester United will demand around £5 million to part ways with him. It will be interesting to see if Eriksen lands at Anderlecht in the final week of the summer transfer window.
