Christian Eriksen in shock transfer talks to join Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham after Man Utd exit
RIK ROLL Christian Eriksen in shock transfer talks to join Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham after Man Utd exit
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CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN is reportedly in shock talks to join Wrexham following his Manchester United exit.
The midfielder is available on a free transfer after his Red Devils contract expired.
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Wrexham have made a shock attempt to sign Christian Eriksen
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And Wrexham have made a stunning attempt to bring him to Wales this summer.
Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are keen to make an impression in the Championship after winning promotion from League One last season.
And the Mail claims they held talks with Eriksen after the Dane was released from Old Trafford earlier this month.
The 33-year-old was regarded as one of the best midfielders in world football at the peak of his powers.
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A transfer to Wrexham would have been a huge statement not just for the Welsh side, but also for England's second tier.
Unfortunately for Wrexham, Eriksen is believed to be holding out for a top-flight move elsewhere.
The veteran, who also starred at Tottenham, Brentford, Ajax and Inter Milan, reckons he can still cut it in Europe's biggest leagues.
And although Eriksen appreciated Wrexham's approach - and was left impressed by their ambition - he is currently not interested in a move.
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Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark at Euro 2020, is now thought to be considering offers from Saudi Arabia, America, Brazil and Turkey.
A source said: "Wrexham are really upgrading everything both on and off the field, and it is a hugely impressive project, as you can see from the presence of people like Michael Williamson there.
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"But Christian still wants to play in a first-tier competition and he absolutely wants to stay in Western Europe. There are some contacts going on but it has to suit both sides."
Eriksen spent three seasons at United, playing 107 times.
He won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup during his time up north, while also reaching the final of another FA Cup and the Europa League.
But after starting his career at Ajax, it was Tottenham where Eriksen truly made his name.
He became a fan favourite with 305 appearances across seven seasons, helping Spurs reach the finals of the Carabao Cup and Champions League.
Eriksen then spent time at Inter Milan but left in the wake of his cardiac arrest, with Serie A clubs not allowed to play stars fitted with ICDs (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator).
He then joined Brentford in January 2022, playing 11 times in London before moving to United that summer.
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