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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Alex McLeish drops Christian Eriksen transfer claim"
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author: "Will Seager"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2022-04-27T06:10:37Z"
modified: "2022-04-27T06:10:37Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Alex McLeish drops Christian Eriksen transfer claim

**Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish has claimed that he would not be surprised to see Christian Eriksen return to [Tottenham Hotspur,](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) despite interest from Newcastle United.**

### The Lowdown: Eriksen’s contract

Having been [released by Inter](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-christian-eriksen-transfer-26672120) due to not being allowed to play in Italy with a cardioverter-defibrillator implant device, the former Spurs man was snapped up by Brentford on a short-term contract which is [set to expire at the end of the season.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/christian-eriksen/profil/spieler/69633)

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Consequently, rumours have emerged linking Eriksen with a whole host of [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) clubs. This includes the Lilywhites, following [Football Insider’s report](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-tottenham-plot-move-to-re-sign-christian-eriksen-as-his-stance-revealed/) which revealed that Tottenham are keeping tabs on the Denmark international.

[The Northern Echo](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/20063673.newcastle-united-will-move-brentfords-christian-eriksen/) have claimed that Newcastle have a strong interest in the signing Eriksen, and are also hopeful of striking up a deal with the Brentford midfielder.

### The Latest: McLeish’s claim…

McLeish, who can be heard on [BT Sport](https://icdb.tv/stats/1454/Alex-McLeish) nowadays, has admitted that he would not be surprised to see Eriksen lining up in a white shirt next season due to his ‘love’ of the club.

Speaking with [Football Insider,](https://www.footballinsider247.com/christian-eriksen-incredible-claim-made-as-newcastle-tipped-to-rival-tottenham-after-source-reveal-pundit/) he claimed: *“Spurs did lose their rhythm a little bit losing someone like Eriksen. He was a key individual in those years where they came very, very close.*

*“He’ll be a free agent so it wouldn’t surprise me if he went back to Spurs with his love for the club.*

*“Newcastle are ambitious as well. They’ve had a couple of great results since Eddie Howe brought in a couple of great players in.*

*“Also, he seems a very honourable guy. If he stayed at Brentford it would be an incredible gesture.”*

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### The Verdict: Could be a good move

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte heaped praise on Eriksen after his Spurs side were held to a 0-0 draw against Brentford at the weekend. He claimed that [“it’s amazing”](https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2022/04/conte-praises-amazing-eriksen-amid-tottenham-transfer-links) to see the midfielder performing at the level that he is after recovering from the cardiac arrest he suffered last summer.

With the 30-year-old ranking in the 99th percentile for non-penalty goals and the 98th percentile for shots and expected assists among positional peers in Europe’s top five leagues (via [FB Ref](https://fbref.com/en/players/980522ec/Christian-Eriksen)), it is easy to see why Tottenham would be interested in bringing the Dane back to Hotspur Way.

Therefore, if Fabio Paratici can get a Bosman deal over the line, this could prove to be a strong addition to Conte’s squad on the cheap.

***In other news: [Tottenham Hotspur: Alasdair Gold leaks more info on Conte, Pochettino and PSG](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-hotspur-alasdair-gold-leaks-more-info-on-conte-pochettino-and-psg/)***