Christian Eriksen is closing in on a move to Manchester United this summer, having verbally agreed to join Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford before next season.
The 30-year-old is a free agent following the end of his contract with Brentford, and despite the Bees’ hopes of keeping the Dane in London, the prospect of playing European football once more was clearly too good to turn down.
As per David Ornstein of The Athletic, the former Tottenham midfielder has verbally agreed to accept a three-year deal at Old Trafford, where he will add significant technically quality to a side that relied heavily on Scott McTominay and Fred in their engine room last summer.
? EXCLUSIVE: Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed to join Manchester United as a free agent. 30yo playmaker has communicated desire to play for #MUFC + accept 3y deal. Contract needs to be finalised & medical conducted before move complete @TheAthleticUK https://t.co/YPnPldXRhg
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 4, 2022
The first of several signings
Manchester United are hoping to complete five signings this month, or which Eriksen is one.
They are also close to announcing a deal for Feyernoord defender Tyrell Malacia, while they are confident that they can see off competition from Arsenal for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
The Red Devils will also sign a backup goalkeeper following the departure of Dean Henderson, and continue to try and force a deal for Frenkie de Jong, though that is proving more difficult than initially anticipated.
Frenkie de Jong situation ?? #FCB
▫️ Man Utd & Barça agreed €65m fixed fee but still discussing on €20m add-ons structure;
▫️ Personal terms never discussed yet;
▫️ Frenkie’s priority has always been to stay at Barça;
▫️ Salary reduction ‘very unlikely’ option on Frenkie side. pic.twitter.com/bXcGIB3II3— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 3, 2022
It is set to be a busy few days at Old Trafford.
