Three ways Manchester United could line up with Christian Eriksen transfer

Manchester United are closing in on another signing in the summer transfer window, with Christian Eriksen set to follow Tyrell Malacia ahead of his proposed move to the club this week.

Eriksen, 30, has verbally agreed to join United on a three-year contract, with senior club sources saying they are now preparing contracts for the midfielder to sign.

The Denmark international is a free agent after spending three months with Brentford following his recovery from a cardiac arrest while playing during the European Championship last summer and will strengthen the midfield options available to Erik ten Hag.

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Eriksen is best known for being a playmaker during his time with Tottenham in the Premier League but that is not the only position he could play in for United.

Ahead of his move MEN Sport takes a look at three ways Eriksen could fit into the starting line-up next season:

As a Bruno Fernandes replacement

The most logical option would be to use the Denmark international in the attacking midfield role he is best known for, particularly in order to ease an over-reliance on Bruno Fernandes.

Eriksen remains one of the most creative talents in the Premier League, and since he signed for Brentford only Martin Odegaard and Kevin de Buryne created more chances than him last season.

With such a packed fixture schedule on the horizon, it is crucial that United find a way to rotate their key players, and having Eriksen's talent in reserve is certainly a valuable asset.

As a deep-lying playmaker

Another role in which the 30-year-old has experience is a deep-lying playmaker, something that Antonio Conte experimented with while they were together at Inter.

Many of his appearances at