Tottenham 'definitely want' 111-cap star amid 'new talks' at Hotspur Way

Tottenham Hotspur ‘definitely want’ Christian Eriksen to seal his return to north London and ‘held talks’ with the Brentford man last week, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Spurs head coach Antonio Conte could look to take advantage of the upcoming summer window, which opens next month, after securing Champions League qualification thanks to finishing the Premier League season in the top four.

As things stand, Eriksen is set to become a free agent in a matter of weeks as he only signed a six-month deal when he joined Brentford on deadline day of the January transfer window.

He went on to make 11 appearances for the Bees, contributing a solitary goal and four assists in the process.

While transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed Brentford will open talks with Eriksen’s agent over fresh terms, it is understood that three Premier League rivals have also made an approach.

Tottenham are thought to be among those clubs as it has emerged Conte has sanctioned a move for the central midfielder after making him a predominant figure on his shortlist of targets.

Newcastle United, Everton and West Ham United have previously been linked with a move for Eriksen as well.

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Jones understands Tottenham are desperate to see Eriksen return to Hotspur Way less than two-and-a-half years after his departure.

The transfer insider believes exploratory discussions have already been held with the 111-cap Denmark international.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “In terms of Christian Eriksen, it is definitely still something that’s on their horizon.

“There were new talks last week, just to check where his mindset was at and seeing what Brentford’s offer was to him.

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