Player watch: Christian Eriksen

[SpartanSpur]

It's interesting that it's come up as soon as Marca say Madrid accept they're not getting pogba.

The Marca report also said Madrid are really struggling to shift players at decent prices and as such they might have to stick with what they have (yes even Madrid have to balance the books a bit).

There was a piece in the independent saying similar yesterday, in fact suggesting Perez expected to get a big fee for Bale to bankroll this summer (hahahaha), and now he can't he's pushing for Zidane to give him another chance.

I wonder if Ceballos refusing to be part-ex for Eriksen killed RMs hope of a deal.

 

[Haddock]

Funny if Eriksen signing a new contract mean Ceballos is staying hence hindering Arsenals tranfser plans.

 

[SpartanSpur]

At first i was thinking the same but doesnt he only pop up when something is about to happen?

I think it's only fair to take him at face value.

 

[wrd]

The Marca report also said Madrid are really struggling to shift players at decent prices and as such they might have to stick with what they have (yes even Madrid have to balance the books a bit).

There was a piece in the independent saying similar yesterday, in fact suggesting Perez expected to get a big fee for Bale to bankroll this summer (hahahaha), and now he can't he's pushing for Zidane to give him another chance.

I wonder if Ceballos refusing to be part-ex for Eriksen killed RMs hope of a deal.

Small delusional part of me is hopeful we can benefit from Barca/Madrid needing to offload players, I know we were keen on Asensio so maybe if they get desperate we can make something happen but as I say, I'm being delusional. I'll happy if Eriksen stays put though but we need to add the Lo Celso layer to compete on all fronts.

 

[Martin91]

I think it's only fair to take him at face value.

Agreed but with all the social media postings from the spurs account and some of the players, then Jans comments and now the Goat its all heading one way i think......

 

[garryparkerschest]

Eriksen always played better when dembele was playing, not sure the reasoning behind it just seemed that way to me??

It's because Dembele usually would take two players out of the game and Eriksen was intelligent enough to find the space that challenging player would leave.

 

[NickHSpurs]

I think most would always have been happy with keeping him providing he signed a new deal. There's no denying there's times last season where he looked like he wasn't interested so if he commits to us and gives 100% then he'll hopefully return to the levels we all know he's capable of.

There's also the fact that we've sold Tripps and trying to sell Rose so we're already looking at a minimum 2/3 new personnel in the XI and we don't want to change too much at the same time.

 

[EZSpur]

Has a player ever publicly stated he wants a new challenge before going on to sign a new contract a few weeks later?

I’m sure it has happened before, but it seems like such a weird move for Eriksen. If he wants a new challenge then why would he sign a new contract?

In a way it's quite refreshing, he's been very open about moving to only Real or Barca but also understands that if those moves don't happen then he's in the best place to stay at Spurs. He's not throwing his toys out of the pram a la Berbs and Bale lol
I certainly don't begrudge him a move if it materialises - but having him stay would of course just be awesome.

However, players can't simply assume they can get the move of their dreams based on past performances.
Surely he has to realise he's constantly in the shop window and needs to remain consistent - hell, he should be the standout player every game.
Imagine if he'd blitzed the end of last season and capped it off with a match winning performance in the CL Final - do you think Zidane would still be coo'ing over Pogba?

IF he still wants his move (next season), i just want him to step up and perform like we all know he can - if he wants a new challenge, he needs to challenge himself first!

 

[yankspurs]

This would be very good news. Hope he puts pen to paper soon. IF it still allows us to bring in GLC, even better but Eriksen staying would make that a luxury.

 

[SpartanSpur]

Small delusional part of me is hopeful we can benefit from Barca/Madrid needing to offload players, I know we were keen on Asensio so maybe if they get desperate we can make something happen but as I say, I'm being delusional. I'll happy if Eriksen stays put though but we need to add the Lo Celso layer to compete on all fronts.

If we bring in Lo Celso for £50-60m on top of Eriksen staying then the future is bright for sure. Maybe the talk of Poch having to work magic at full back with Rose and Tripps leaving is the alternative way of funding this.

 

[Lily White Lady]

Is there any chance I can give Winner × 100 to the post in the future?

I'm soooo exciting if it's true.

(This is not an info.)

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN??! Why am I excited when I have no idea what about?!

 

[BringBack_leGin]

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN??! Why am I excited when I have no idea what about?!

It means that he’s happy if goat is right, nothing more.

 

[Archibald-CPH]

Could it be the club who has leaked this? To put pressure on RM

 

[Lilbaz]

Could it be the club who has leaked this? To put pressure on RM

Think rm are in contact with his agent. Not sure if they scroll sc for itk from the goat.

 

[Clive Wilson]

ITK doesn't say who he is signing a contract with...

 

[Lilbaz]

ITK doesn't say who he is signing a contract with...

I'm sure if it was netflix the goat would have mentioned it.

 

[nailsy]

Has a player ever publicly stated he wants a new challenge before going on to sign a new contract a few weeks later?

I’m sure it has happened before, but it seems like such a weird move for Eriksen. If he wants a new challenge then why would he sign a new contract?

Didn't Ronaldo make a fuss about not being happy every summer when he was at Madrid? Also Rooney, Gerrard, Zaha, etc.

At first i was thinking the same but doesnt he only pop up when something is about to happen?

He/She posts ITK just before it happens, but also posts non-ITK stuff from time to time.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

At first i was thinking the same but doesnt he only pop up when something is about to happen?

Yes, usually. But he explicitly says it's not info but people on this site find it difficult to grasp the concept that someone who has had info can post something that is opinion.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Ndombele and Sissoko "behind" Eriksen will not give him any better platform than playing in front of Winks and Sissoko.

Signing another creative player like Lo Celso would free up Eriksen as all the pressure would no longer be on him. At thr same time it's harder for a defense to mark 2 players. Similar to how City operate with Silva/KdB.

What about Winks and Ndombele...

 

[thefierycamel]

What about Winks and Ndombele...

Winks isn't creative. Ndombele is but he's a CM, not an AM - not competition for eriksen