Spanish giants Real Madrid are long-term admirers of the 27-year-old and it’s been claimed their eternal rivals Barcelona are also interested in signing the midfielder. “Tottenham have to tie Eriksen down with a new contract if he doesn’t leave this summer,” the former Spurs midfielder told Bwin. Tottenham can’t afford Eriksen to leave on a free next season so will want him to sign a contract if they can’t sell him. Spurs chief Mauricio Pochettino is hopeful the Dane will commit his future to the club, saying: “I hope he will [stay]. Christian Eriksen recently revealed he's open to a new challengeMauricio Pochettino is hopeful Christian Eriksen will sign a new deal with Tottenham

Source: Express July 18, 2019 15:27 UTC