TOTTENHAM midfielder Christian Eriksen has rejected a new £150,000-a-week deal in order to secure a free transfer to Real Madrid in the summer according to reports.
Eriksen has been the centre of transfer speculation for months with his contract running out at the end of the season, meaning Spurs will have to sell in January or face letting him go on a free transfer.
Jose Mourinho has warned Christian Eriksen he will consider the future when deciding whether to pick himCredit: AFP or licensors
New Spurs boss Jose Mourinho has warned the midfielder he will pick the team with the future in mind – casting doubt over the Dane’s involvment under the Special One.
The playmaker started on the bench against West Ham on Saturday and could face further spells on the sidelines after his manager’s comments.
Eriksen is keen to leave North London and has spoken of his desire for a “new challenge”.
Mourinho responded in his press conference ahead of the Champions League match with Olympiakos, saying: “The important thing is that he’s committed with us so let’s not talk about his future, let’s not talk about what is going to happen.
“Is he leaving? Is he staying? Let’s talk about his commitment for the club and for his colleagues and for the project and he’s with us.
Mourinho is a big fan of Sporting Lisbon’s midfield goal machine Bruno FernandesCredit: Getty
“My decisions about starting him or not starting, selecting or not select, will be based on a perspective of a future.
“I cannot hide that. It will also be based on a perspective of a future.
“We have a present and in football we have to focus on the present, in this case the game tomorrow, but it’s a club where you have to think about the future.
“These important decisions obviously they have an influence on my decisions as a head coach, but the important thing is that Christian staying or leaving, he’s that type of guy who easily I could understand.
“A proper guy, loves the club, loves his colleagues, amazing colleague in the dressing room. So it doesn’t matter what, he’s one of us until the last day.”
Spurs have been linked with a move for Sporting Lisbon captain Bruno Fernandes should Eriksen move on.
The Portuguese midfielder has racked up a staggering 41 goals and 24 assists since the beginning of last season and has admitted he could look to further his career elsewhere.
Spurs were keen to strike a deal in the summer but in the end Eriksen stayed put and Giovanni Lo Celso arrived on loan.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
