CHRISTIAN Eriksen has today agreed to join Manchester United on a three-year deal after talks with Erik ten Hag on the same day Cristiano Ronaldo did not report for training.
Denmark midfielder Eriksen, who spent the second half of last season at Brentford and is out of contract, has reached a verbal agreement and the move is subject to a medical.
Eriksen returned to action in February after his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 eight months earlier and Brentford had hoped to keep him. But the 30-year-old has opted for United and communicated his decision to both clubs today.
The former Tottenham player impressed during 10 starts and one substitute appearance for Brentford in the Premier League, scoring once and providing four assists.
United were also close to confirming the signing of the left-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord today, with the Netherlands international undergoing the final part of his medical.
The moves come as Ronaldo, who wants to leave Old Trafford, missed his scheduled return to pre-season training for family reasons.
Unhappiness over United’s summer transfers is at the root of the 37-year-old’s desire to move, though United continue to insist he is not for sale.
Ronaldo wants to leave United after growing frustrated at what he sees as a lack of ambition in their summer transfer dealings and concluding they cannot win the Premier League. The 37-year-old also wants to play in the Champions League.
Ronaldo was due back today with all the other players who were involved in international matches after the Premier League season ended.
The rest of the squad returned at the start of last week. Ronaldo has one year left on his contract and United insist he is not for sale.
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