Tottenham boss Conte consults Højbjerg about potential Eriksen transfer | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg says manager Antonio Conte has asked him about his Denmark team-mate Christian Eriksen.

Eriksen’s short-term contract with Brentford is soon coming to an end and a host of clubs are understood to be interested in signing him this summer.

The 30-year-old playmaker is of course no stranger to Spurs having spent seven years there before moving to Inter, where he played under Conte.

But nevertheless, the Italian coach has been asking Højbjerg for information about his compatriot.

“Everyone knows that Christian is master of his own future,” Højbjerg told Danish outlet Bold.

“He needs to have peace of mind with the family, to figure out what the next step is for him and I am sure he will make the best possible choice for himself.

“Yes, [Conte] has asked me how he is. When we came back after being together last, he asked me how he was doing. Of course, I can [see him coming back to Tottenham]. Then there is the question of whether he himself can, but of course, I can see that Christian can contribute something to that team.

“It could be fun for all parties, but I do not think it is opportunities he lacks, and then it’s just what is the right opportunity and what he himself feels for. Many of my team-mates in the club talk about him occasionally. Some of them might even talk to him once in a while. He made a fantastic impression there as a player and as a person, and it was noticed by many.”

Manchester United have also been linked with Eriksen, while another deal with Brentford has not yet been categorically ruled out.