CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN is closing in on a move to Inter Milan after successful talks with Tottenham.
The Denmark international is out-of-contract in the summer, and Spurs have accepted he will not sign a new contract.
Christian Eriksen has scored three goals for Spurs this seasonCredit: EPA
The 27-year-old is desperate to quit North London this month, and a £17m fee has been agreed in principal.
Inter Sporting Director Piero Ausilio flew to London earlier this week in an attempt to thrash out a deal.
They hope to complete the move over the weekend, before the ex-Ajax star makes his way to Italy next week.
Eriksen is set to sign terms for £7.5m-a-year until 2025, and will also bag himself a hefty bonus.
Antonio Conte’s side had wanted Arturo Vidal, but Barcelona decided to keep him after Ernesto Valverde’s sacking.
Meanwhile, the Italian giants are closing in on a £3.5m move for Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud.
The Frenchman, 33, has been a bit-part player under Frank Lampard and wants to quit the club this month.
The ex-Arsenal man is set to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract worth £4.25m-a-year and a £1.3m bonus.
And Inter will today complete a £1.28m transfer for Manchester United captain Ashley Young.
The 34-year-old flew into Milan this morning, and headed off for talks and to pass a medical.
Jose Mourinho confirms that Gedson Fernandes will feature in the Spurs squad for trip to Watford
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
