Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur are now facing stiff competition from Brentford for Christian Eriksen.
We have known for a while that Premier League and London rivals Tottenham and Brentford are interested in signing Eriksen in the summer transfer window.
The former Tottenham playmaker spent the second half of the past season at Brentford.
The Denmark international attacking midfielder is becoming a free agent this summer.
According to iNews, Tottenham have already spoken to representatives of Eriksen and are considering a move for the playmaker.
The same publication has claimed that Brentford are the frontrunners for the former Inter Milan star.
And now talkSPORT are reporting that Brentford have offered the 30-year-old a deal to become their highest paid player.
The report has added that Eriksen wants to play in the Champions League.
Tottenham Hotspur over Brentford for Christian Eriksen
In our view, Tottenham Hotspur could still win the race for Christian Eriksen despite Brentford’s offer.
Yes, the Bees are willing to pay the 30-year-old a lot of money, but Tottenham are a richer and bigger club who could easily match that.
Moreover, Spurs will play in the Champions League next season.
And let’s not forget that Eriksen is a former Tottenham star who played under current head coach Antonio Conte at Inter and won the Serie A title.
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