Man Utd offer contract to Christian Eriksen after identifying him as Frenkie de Jong alternative

Eriksen will be available on a free transfer (Picture: Getty)

Manchester United have offered a contract to Christian Eriksen after identifying the Dane as a possible alternative to Frenkie de Jong.

Eriksen will become a free agent when his contract at Brentford expires on 30 June.

While the Bees are eager to keep him in west London, other clubs have made their interest known with United making an offer to bring him to Old Trafford, according to The Athletic.

United have made Barcelona midfielder de Jong their priority transfer target with Erik ten Hag eager for a reunion in Manchester with his former Ajax star.

De Jong is understood to be open to the move but United are still to agree a fee with Barcelona with the two clubs said to be some way off from reaching an agreement.

Eriksen enjoyed a superb second-half of the season at Brentford (Picture: Getty)

Barcelona are said to be demanding €100m for the 25-year-old. United have made it known they are willing to move onto other targets with Eriksen one of those under consideration.

Eriksen joined Brentford in January and played a key role as Thomas Frank’s side sealed a 13th place finish in their first season in the Premier League.

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The 30-year-old has also been linked with a return to Tottenham, having indicated his preference would be to join a club competing in the Champions League next season.

Eriksen, speaking to Viaplay, said: “I have different offers and options, which we are considering, and then we make a decision.

“I would love to play Champions League football again. I know how much fun it is, but it isn’t essential for me.”