Real Madrid face \u2018fierce competition\u2019 in their pursuit of Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen, with clubs from England, Spain, Italy and Germany also keen, according to reports in Spain.<\/p>\n
Eriksen has transformed into one of the Premier League\u2019s best midfield maestros since joining Spurs from Ajax in 2013, and has attracted the Spanish giants\u2019 attention with his dazzling performances in a Spurs shirt.<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old\u2019s current contract expires in 18 months and he has stalled on the offer of a new deal.<\/p>\n
Recent reports have even claimed he will reject any offers to pen a new deal with Tottenham as he is keen to move to the Bernabeu.<\/p>\n
However, according to reports from AS, Real can expect a battle for his signature if they do decide to pursue a deal for the Denmark international.<\/p>\n
The Spanish publication claim Chelsea and Barcelona are among the number of top European clubs also showing an interest in the playmaker, who has scored 63 goals and provided 78 assists in six seasons at Tottenham.<\/p>\n
A source close to the player is quoted saying that teams from the top four leagues in Europe are monitoring Eriksen\u2019s situation in north London.<\/p>\n
The inside man said: “It’s hard to name just one particular top-level club who are keeping a close eye on him, because there are sides from England, Spain, Italy and Germany.”<\/p>\n
It is said Eriksen is \u2018a long way off\u2019 signing a new contract at Spurs as the \u2018ambitious\u2019 midfielder assesses his future.<\/p>\n
Barcelona are keen to sign a new player in the mould of club legend Andres Iniesta and reportedly see Eriksen as an ideal fit for their system.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, speaking in December, Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino said he was hopeful Eriksen would stay but admitted he could offer no guarantees.<\/p>\n
\u201cFootball is so dynamic \u2013 it is decision, decision, decision,\u201d said Pochettino.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope we are going to take the best decision for the club and hope the player can take the best decision for them and for the club \u2013 it is about negotiation and many things that happen.<\/p>\n
\u201cFootball is so dynamic, always you need to move on.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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