Christian Eriksen is still holding out for a move to Real Madrid, and is willing to wait a year, ending Manchester United’s chances of signing the playmaker.
With just one year left on the 27-year-old’s contract, Tottenham Hotspur would prefer to sell now, and the situation meant the Dane was at least willing to consider any offer from Old Trafford.
United were given little encouragement in the last few hours, though, and those close to the player insist any move at this point would be made for career and lifestyle reasons.
The 27-year-old is said to just want a change from England, with Spain – and specifically Real Madrid – his primary choice.
They have cooled their own interest in the Dane after an expensive summer, but he is conscious that his signing could be much more attractive on a free next summer and is not panicked.
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3/11 Pablo Fornals, West Ham
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4/11 Daniel James, Man United
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5/11 Dani Ceballos, Arsenal
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6/11 Joelinton, Newcastle
Newcastle broke their transfer record for the second time in a year to sign Brazilian striker Joelinton from Hoffenheim for a reported £40million. After the departure of forwards Joselu and Perez, new boss Steve Bruce will be hoping for goals from the 22-year-old. Joelinton scored 11 goals in 35 appearances last season and could be the key to Newcastle’s attack.
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7/11 Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Man United
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8/11 Tanguy Ndombele, Tottenham
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9/11 Christian Pulisic, Chelsea
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10/11 Ayoze Perez, Leicester
The in-form Spaniard finished last season with eight Premier League goals in nine games, prompting the 2016 champions to pay Newcastle £30million. His arrival ended Brendan Rodgers’ search for a versatile forward and provides Foxes fans with the mouthwatering prospect of watching him link up with Jamie Vardy, James Maddison and club-record signing Youri Tielemans, whose loan switch from Monaco was made permanent four days after Perez’s arrival.
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11/11 Rodri, Man City
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1/11 Top Premier League signings to watch 2019/20
The Premier League clubs have splashed around £800m so far this summer – here are 10 to watch this season
2/11 Che Adams, Southampton
One of the most promising young forwards in the Championship, now Saints will hope he can be part of Ralph Hasenhuttl’s revival
Getty Images
3/11 Pablo Fornals, West Ham
The former Villarreal maestro will sprinkle quality all over the London Stadium
West Ham United FC via Getty Ima
4/11 Daniel James, Man United
The former Swansea star’s pace will complement Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side
AFP/Getty Images
5/11 Dani Ceballos, Arsenal
A highly regarded Real Madrid player, Ceballos decided to join Arsenal over rival Premier League clubs, on a season-long loan from the Bernabeu. The 22-year-old has represented Spain and made 23 LaLiga appearances last season for Real and has said his decision was made by a desire to work with Unai Emery. Arsenal will be hoping their second signing of the summer brings a boost to their side in their challenge for a top-four place.
Arsenal FC via Getty Images
6/11 Joelinton, Newcastle
Newcastle broke their transfer record for the second time in a year to sign Brazilian striker Joelinton from Hoffenheim for a reported £40million. After the departure of forwards Joselu and Perez, new boss Steve Bruce will be hoping for goals from the 22-year-old. Joelinton scored 11 goals in 35 appearances last season and could be the key to Newcastle’s attack.
PA
7/11 Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Man United
The most expensive uncapped British player of all time, Wan-Bissaka has enjoyed a rapid rise to join the 20-time English champions. United invested an initial £45million to prise the England Under-21 international from Crystal Palace. The right-back only made his senior debut in February 2018 but United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is excited by the player’s potential as he attempts to bring success back to Old Trafford.
Manchester United via Getty Imag
8/11 Tanguy Ndombele, Tottenham
France midfielder Ndombele became Spurs’ first major purchase since January 2018 when he arrived from Lyon for a club-record fee. Costing a reported £53.8million, big things are expected of the 22-year-old. He has signed a six-year contract and is targeting trophies with the London club as they look forward to a first full season in their new stadium and attempt to build on a maiden Champions League final appearance.
Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I
9/11 Christian Pulisic, Chelsea
With Chelsea awaiting the outcome of a transfer ban appeal, new boss Frank Lampard could have his hands tied in the transfer market. However, their ranks will be boosted by the arrival of United States international Pulisic, who was signed from Borussia Dortmund for £58million in January before being loaned back to the Bundesliga club. The 20-year-old winger should inject attacking creativity as the club look to cope with the departure of Eden Hazard.
REUTERS
10/11 Ayoze Perez, Leicester
The in-form Spaniard finished last season with eight Premier League goals in nine games, prompting the 2016 champions to pay Newcastle £30million. His arrival ended Brendan Rodgers’ search for a versatile forward and provides Foxes fans with the mouthwatering prospect of watching him link up with Jamie Vardy, James Maddison and club-record signing Youri Tielemans, whose loan switch from Monaco was made permanent four days after Perez’s arrival.
Action Images via Reuters
11/11 Rodri, Man City
After securing successive titles, Pep Guardiola’s side are not resting on their laurels. The £62.8million capture of holding midfielder Rodri, 23, from Atletico Madrid is a clear statement of intent from the champions. The towering Spain international, who has been compared to Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets, believes he will be working for the “greatest coach in the world” and will compete to become the long-term replacement for 34-year-old Fernandinho.
REUTERS
Spurs have had a new offer on the table for the 27-year-old, but would now prefer to move him on and rebuild – primarily through the signing of Sporting’s Bruno Fernandes or Juventus’ Paulo Dybala.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino also has reservations about keeping players who enter the last year of their contract.
