Christian Eriksen verbally agrees a three-year deal at Man United just 13 months after 'DYING for five minutes on the pitch' at Euro 2020 from a cardiac arrest and then impressing at Brentford

  • Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed in principle to join Manchester United
  • The midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 just 13 months ago
  • It is believed the Danish star will first have to undergo 'significant' medical tests
  • There is still work to be done at United to finalise the proposed three-year deal 
  • The 30-year-old seems to have turned down an offer from ex-club Brentford 

Christian Eriksen has verbally agreed in principle to join Manchester United as a free agent.

Eriksen has been weighing up offers from United and Brentford – where he spent the second half of last season – but has decided to sign for United until 2025.

It continues a remarkable comeback for the 30-year-old playmaker who suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch playing for Denmark at the European Championships just 13 months ago.

Eriksen is set to sign for United just 13 months after collapsing on the pitch while playing for his country

Christian Eriksen has made a verbal agreement to join Manchester Untied according to reports

The Danish international suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch during Euro 2020 last summer

The Danish international suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch during Euro 2020 last summer

The midfielder must first go through significant medical tests at Old Trafford before the deal is finalised, as contracts are being prepared.


Eriksen scored one and assisted four in 11 games during the second-half of last season at Brentford.

The Bees held 'positive talks' with Eriksen at the end of last month and were hopeful of convincing the playmaker to stay in west London.

However, Eriksen’s decision to join United is a huge boost for new boss Erik ten Hag, who is still waiting to make his first signing at Old Trafford.

Boss Erik ten Hag took the reigns in training at Manchester United for the first time last week

Boss Erik ten Hag took the reigns in training at Manchester United for the first time last week

The Red Devils were handed a shock on Saturday as star striker Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his desire to exit Old Trafford.

Amid doubts over his future, the Portuguese forward missed his first day of pre-season under Ten Hag on Monday due to family reasons, with United accepting the explanation for his absence.

Ronaldo, who has played 19 consecutive season in the Champions League, is keen to extend his streak to 20 and join a new club in Europe's top competition.

Ronaldo's absence from training comes days after he told Man United that he wants to leave

Ronaldo's absence from training comes days after he told Man United that he wants to leave

The 37-year-old has also grown frustrated by the Red Devils' lack of transfer activity so far in the summer window, watching Manchester City, Liverpool and Spurs continue to bolster their squads ahead of next season.

Meanwhile, United are expected to complete the £12.9million signing of Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord. 

The 22-year-old left-back had a medical over the weekend and was pictured arriving at Carrington on Monday to tie up the deal.

Tyrell Malacia is ready to complete his move to Manchester United for £13m from Feyenoord

Tyrell Malacia is ready to complete his move to Manchester United for £13m from Feyenoord

United are also hoping to secure their No.1 transfer target Frenkie De Jong, who played under Ten Hag at Ajax. 

The club have agreed an initial fee of £56m with Barcelona, potentially rising to £73m, with the two clubs still to agree on the structure of bonus payments.

Ten Hag also wants his former Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez and United appear to have edged ahead of Arsenal in the race for the 24-year-old Argentina centre-back.

Manchester United are also stepping up talks with Ajax over a deal to sign Lisandro Martinez

Manchester United are also stepping up talks with Ajax over a deal to sign Lisandro Martinez

Both Premier League clubs have offered £38m for Martinez but United’s bid is understood to guarantee Ajax more money. They are ready to improve their offer further and expect Arsenal to do the same.

Martinez is open to joining either club but United want the deal completed before Friday so he can join their pre-season to Thailand and Australia.

Eriksen enjoyed his best Premier League stint at top six rivals Tottenham, scoring 69 and assisting 90 during a seven-year spell at the club.