Tottenham hold key advantage over Manchester United in race to sign Christian Eriksen

Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford are the front runners to sign Christian Eriksen, as per the Athlteic.

Manchester United have also made the Dane an offer to join, but the two London clubs hold a key advantage over the Red Devils.

The 30-year-old is a free agent once again after his short-term contract with the Bees expires this month.

Man Utd trail Spurs and Brentford in Eriksen race

Spurs and Brentford are leading the race to sign the midfielder as his preference is to remain in London.

The Athletic add that a return to north London for Eriksen is “fairly likely”.

Tottenham have always been confident of re-signing Eriksen and even more so now they have Champions League football.

However, the Bees have also had positive talks with Eriksen.

Thomas Frank and the Danish international had dinner on Tuesday and had a “good talk” about him returning.

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 02: Christian Eriksen of Brentford looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Brentford at Stamford Bridge on April 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

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