Manchester United is purportedly considering the option to sell Christian Eriksen during the upcoming summer transfer window. After making a notable recovery from a cardiac arrest in 2021 and showcasing his skills for Brentford, Eriksen was among the initial signings made by manager Erik ten Hag for Old Trafford.
Since joining in July 2022, Eriksen has accumulated a total of 48 starts and 17 substitute appearances across all competitions, proving to be a judicious acquisition for the club. Despite contributing three goals and 12 assists during this period, the Denmark international has gradually slipped down the team’s hierarchy.
Although a knee injury towards the end of 2023 hindered his progress, Eriksen has often remained unused on the bench in six of United’s last seven Premier League fixtures. However, he played a pivotal role in United’s recent comeback victory against Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals, coming on when the team was trailing 2-1, eventually securing a 4-3 win.
Nevertheless, Eriksen finds himself as the fourth-choice midfielder behind Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, and Scott McTominay. With the potential return of Mason Mount from injury, Eriksen’s playing time could face further jeopardy, prompting speculation about his departure from the club.
Reports from FootballTransfers indicate that United would consider parting ways with Eriksen if presented with a suitable offer. The club is reportedly open to entertaining “an acceptable and satisfactory offer” for the midfielder, as they seek to optimize their financial situation.
The recent acquisition of minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has further fueled the desire for squad restructuring, with selling Eriksen seen as a means to generate funds for reinforcements in other positions.
Allegedly, manager Ten Hag has already discussed a potential exit with Eriksen, although the player remains part of the team’s plans for the current season. With Eriksen’s contract set to expire in 2025, United is unlikely to seek an extension, given the available alternatives in the squad and the imperative to reduce the wage bill.