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title: "West Ham United: Transfer insider makes big Christian Eriksen claim"
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author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2022-04-13T16:40:17Z"
modified: "2022-04-13T16:40:17Z"
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# West Ham United: Transfer insider makes big Christian Eriksen claim

**Transfer [‘insider’](https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey) Graeme Bailey has shared some West Ham United transfer news involving Brentford attacking midfielder Christian Eriksen.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham eye new playmaker?

As reported, it is believed that the Irons’ manager David Moyes and head of recruitment Rob Newman have their eyes on an attacking midfielder/playmaker this summer.

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Most notably, the Hammers have been [linked once again](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lingard-transfer-man-utd-mourinho-26677461) with a move for long-time target and Manchester United ace Jesse Lingard as he enters the final few months of his contract at Old Trafford.

A free agent in the summer, West Ham could significantly boost Moyes’ options for zero cost, leaving little surprise that the likes of Lingard have been mentioned as targets.

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However, as per ‘insider’ Bailey, it appears that Newman and Moyes have their eyes on another playmaker in Eriksen, with the Dane also [available on a Bosman](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/christian-eriksen/profil/spieler/69633) this summer as things stand.

### The Latest: West Ham look into Eriksen offer…

According to Bailey and fellow journalist Sean Walsh, writing for [90min,](https://www.90min.com/posts/christian-eriksen-brentford-face-battle-keep-midfielder-tottenham-interested) West Ham are now among a number of clubs ‘looking into offering Eriksen a contract this summer’.

The east Londoners are joined by Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Everton, Newcastle, Tottenham and even Fulham in showing an interest in the 30-year-old.

### The Verdict: Get it done?

A [proven Premier League star](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/christian-eriksen/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/69633/wettbewerb/GB1), Eriksen has been one of the fairytale stories of 2021/22 given his comeback after suffering a [cardiac arrest](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57458630) at Euro 2020.

His seemingly unwavering mentality could be a real pull for Moyes, along with his obvious quality, with Brentford manager Thomas Frank praising the ‘[unbelievable](https://www.goal.com/en/news/unbelievable-eriksen-form-stuns-frank-brentford-hammer/blt1de493d3b93c5da0)‘ attacker in recent weeks.

Once valued at [£100m by his former club Tottenham](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tottenham-place-100m-price-tag-on-christian-eriksen-jdzrmqpk2), signing him for free would undoubtedly be a coup for the Irons this summer, although they face plenty of competition.

***In other news: West Ham could strike fast agreement as Moyes eyes ‘world class’ new striker target! Find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/luka-jovic-west-ham-transfer-interest/)***