Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Christian Eriksen on a free transfer this year, making him their second summer signing after Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord.
The Danes spent the second half of last season at Brentford.
He impressed upon his return following his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 last year.
Eriksen was interested in plenty, especially from his former club, Tottenham.
But it seems as though Erik ten Hag’s interest has swayed him, and he is set to make a move to Old Trafford.
How could Manchester United line up with Eriksen in the squad?
David de Gea should continue in goal despite doubts over his ability to fit in Ten Hag’s team.
However, this doesn’t seem to be an immediate issue to resolve.
At the back, Diogo Dalot will be on the right, as Aaron Wan-Bissaka was out of form.
And out of the side towards the end of last season under Ralf Rangnick.
On the left, United may give a chance to new signing Malacia.
While Luke Shaw will provide an option, his fitness could be a concern.
At centre-half, captain Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane should be the pair at the back, with Victor Lindelof providing support.
Manchester United’s lack of options in defensive midfield means that McTominay should take up the defensive role, although they hope to get someone better.
Eriksen will serve as the “number eight”, as he often has done for Brentford and Inter in recent times.
And that will support Fernandes, who will have creative freedom.
United have options for the front three, and it’ll be a trio of Sancho, Ronaldo and Rashford that seems strongest, with the latter looking for some form after a disappointing season.
Ronaldo has also made his intention to leave the club clear.
And it’ll be interesting to see if he remains at Old Trafford to start the season.
All of this could change in the coming weeks, as United target other players such as Frenkie de Jong and Lisandro Martinez ahead of the new campaign.
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