Manchester United and Tottenham are currently interested in signing Eriksen.

Manchester United and Tottenham are leading the race to sign Christian Eriksen this summer, according to Source.

Eriksen joined Brentford earlier in a six-month deal in January on his return from an enforced absence after his health nearly failed during last summer’s European Championships.

He was offered a long-term deal by the Bees, but his impressive performances, which included a goal and a four assists, has led to interest from other Premier League clubs.

Manchester United and Tottenham are said to be in talks with Eriksen and his team, and are closer to agreeing a deal than Newcastle, according to The Northern Echo.

The report states that Magpies boss Eddie Howe sees Eriksen as a ‘potentially exciting addition’ and the recruitment team at St James’ Park have ‘been in touch’.

But it’s claimed United and Tottenham have ‘held more substantive talks and are regarded as the chosen ones to pull off the deal.

Manchester United Manager Erik ten Hag has made midfield additions his priority this summer, with the club rumoured to be close to completing a move for Frenkie de Jong and holding an interest in both Wolves’ Ruben Neves and Vitinha from Porto.

Antonio Conte at Tottenham meanwhile is said to be keen on reuniting with Eriksen, whom he worked with in their time together at Inter Milan.

He said: “Manchester United ’s pursuit of Frenkie De Jong is completely underwhelming.

“He reminds me a bit of Martin Odegaard in the way he was trumpeted as, ‘The next big thing’, before moving to Spain and then failed to reach the heights expected of him. At least Odegaard was 16 when he joined Real Madrid, not 21, as De Jong was when he moved to Barcelona.

“Don’t get me wrong, De Jong is a good player, he has all the attributes and would be a decent addition to the squad. But I ask myself if he’s someone who will take United to the next level and the answer, frankly, is, ‘No’. Actually, he reminds me of his compatriot Donny van de Beek.

“Ajax produced a full-page farewell to Van de Beek when he joined United, saying ‘Look after him’. And Edwin van der Sar, a legend at both Ajax and United, was raving about  him. Yet it didn’t happen for him at Old Trafford and I’m not sure it will for De Jong.

“I know Van de Beek didn’t get the opportunities he deserved at United and De Jong will be given a chance by Erik ten Hag. But if I’m at Liverpool or Manchester City, then I’m certainly not going to be worrying that Manchester United look likely to sign Frenkie de Jong this summer.”

Wherever he goes, it will be nice to see him back in action.