With their contract offer to Christian Eriksen, Manchester United should not only lure the Dane himself, but also indirectly initiate another transfer. The goal is Frenkie de Jong from FC Barcelona.
Eriksen offer as a signal? Manchester United are interested in Christian Eriksen and are said to have presented the 30-year-old with a contract offer, according to The Atheltic. According to “Express”, this not only has the purpose of luring the free Dane from Brentford to Old Trafford, but should also have a signal effect for FC Barcelona.
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Eriksen to help De Jong: The Catalans have Frenkie de Jong, 25, who United’s new coach would be keen to see in Manchester. Both know each other from their time together at Ajax Amsterdam. United want Eriksen, but the offer should also show Barca that they have an alternative for De Jong.
Barca need money: Barcelona need to improve their finances properly, rely on transfer income. According to The Guardian, Barca have rejected a Man United offer for De Jong for €70m plus €10m in bonuses and are asking for €85m. With Eriksen, an attempt should now be made to push the price down.
