Christian Eriksen lands Celtic pitch as Man Utd exit nears with Josh Brownhill signalling transfer model 'tweak'

Manchester United misfit Christian Eriksen has been told he could be a massive addition to Celtic's Champions League push amid escalating transfer rumours.

New boss Ruben Amorim has reportedly deemed the midfielder surplus to requirements at Old Trafford with Brendan Rodgers a known admirer of the 32-year-old with the Danish media hyping up the prospect of a switch to the Scottish Premiership leaders in January to link up with international teammate Kasper Schmeichel. Former Celtic star Andy Walker reckons a deal could benefit both parties with the Hoops looking to progress from the league phase of Europe's elite competition.

But he concedes that a bumper salary demand could scupper any hopes of a deal - with Eriksen said to be on £150k-per-week with the Premier League heavyweights. Asked about the prospect of a deal, Walker told Go Radio: “Well, that would be extraordinary. He has still got a lot to offer I think, but his wages - I imagine he is on six figures every week.

"There is obviously that connection with Kasper Schmeichel and he would add to Celtic’s Champions League campaign. Could he do it for a short time? He absolutely could. You just feel the wages could be a major stumbling block.”

Burnley's Josh Brownhill has also been floated as a potential January target with Celtic said to be in the race for a deal with West Ham and Lazio. And former Parkhead defender Mark Wilson reckons a move for the 28-year-old would signal a major shake up in the signing policy at Celtic Park.

Discussing the rumoured interest on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard, he said: “I don’t think they should write anything off. I go back to Matt O’Riley - a different age, of course, but nobody really knew about him when he was coming in for £1.5m