INTER MILAN are “confident” they will land Christian Eriksen this month after launching an offer, the club’s sporting director has confirmed.
The Danish playmaker is Antonio Conte’s top January target with Eriksen looking for a way out of North London.
Inter Milan are ‘confident’ of landing Tottenham star Christian EriksenCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Eriksen is out of contract at the end of the season and this is the last opportunity for Tottenham to receive a fee for his signature or face leaving him for nothing.
And it appears Inter are in the middle of a bidding war after director Piero Ausilio confirmed they face serious competition for his signature.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “We just made an official bid to Tottenham to sign Christian Eriksen and now we’re waiting.
“Many clubs are interested but we are confident – trying to get a top player like Eriksen.”
Inter bid around £11million but is believed Spurs are holding out for closer to £20m for the 27-year-old.
Spurs maybe reluctant to accept Inter’s offer after the two managers reignited their feud over his transfer saga.
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho has already hit out at the former Chelsea boss for speaking publically of his pursuit over the Dane.
He said: “I think Antonio has said publicly.
“I think we coaches should all behave in the same way in relation to transfers. I think we should always be closed, until something happens.”
And now Conte has further risked Mourinho’s wrath by accusing the ex-Man United boss of “twisting his words.”
Conte fumed: “I no longer talk about the transfer market.
“The last time I did it, someone we all know twisted my words so I won’t say anything anymore.
“I never said anything unusual about the January transfer market making it difficult for all coaches. Every time I say something, it always gets amplified or twisted.”
Piero Ausilio confirmed Inter are confident of signing EriksenCredit: Getty Images – Getty
No offer has been made for Christian Eriksen from Inter Milan, says Jose Mourinho
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
