Great Dane: Eriksen impressed when Ajax met Man United
last season
Danish international midfielder Christian Eriksen
will ask his club Ajax if Manchester United are one of two clubs
bidding for his services before he makes a decision on his
future.
Zenit St Petersburg have begun talks with the Dutch
champions over the £20million-rated 20-year-old, according to the
Sunday Mirror.
But Eriksen is hopeful that United will rival the Russian
champions for his signature, given Sir Alex Ferguson's outspoken
admiration of him in the past.
Ferguson was impressed by the playmaker's performances
against United in last season's Europa League and could be tempted
to make an offer to bolster his midfield options.
Eriksen has previously identified United and Barcelona as
two clubs he would be interested in joining, and he will ask Ajax's
new director of football Marc Overmars if a move to United is a
possibility.
Despite winning their second consecutive title in May,
Ajax need to sell some of their prize assets to balance their
books.
Captain Jan Vertonghen left for Tottenham in a £10m deal
last week, while defensive midfielder Vurnon Anita could also be on
his way to the Premier League, with Newcastle having registered an
interest.
Ajax have already secured a replacement for Eriksen, with
Adam Maher having arrived from AZ Alkmaar.