Tottenham Hotspur have an unmissable chance to bring back former fan favourite and Premier League playmaker Christian Eriksen this summer, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.
The Lowdown: Spurs eye move...
The Times, sharing news out of Spurs in the last few days, believe that there could be a real summer of change at Hotspur Way as manager Antonio Conte sets his sights on a major overhaul.
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They claim as many as eight players could be offloaded by Conte, a contingent including Sergio Reguilón, Emerson Royal, Steven Bergwijn, Giovani Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele.
Meanwhile, the Lilywhites head coach is thought to be targeting six major signings in three defenders, a midfielder and a forward.
The likes of Eriksen and Leicester City playmaker Youri Tielemans are thought to be on the radar but much could hinder on their final push for a Champions League qualification place.
The Latest: Jones makes claim...
Speaking to GiveMeSport, journalist Jones say Spurs have an unmissable chance to sign Eriksen this summer given his soon-to-be free agent status.
He explained:
"There’s a general rule in football that is don’t go back, but in this sense Eriksen can be a rule break because he’s ridiculous and this isn’t your normal situation that has opened up.
“Eriksen being available as a free agent is an opportunity you simply can’t turn down.”
The Verdict: Get it done...
The 30-year-old's fairy-tale return to the grass after suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 has been nothing short of sublime.
According to WhoScored, he has stood out as Thomas Frank's main man since joining in January - averaging the most key passes in the final third and best match rating per 90.
Sealing a sensational return for Eriksen could be a brilliant move by Spurs and one which would gift Conte more creativity in his starting eleven.
Already hailed as a 'superstar' by teammate Pontus Jansson, this move could certainly be on to watch for supporters.
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