(Reuters) – Brentford manager Thomas Frank stated he thinks they’ve a great probability of protecting talismanic playmaker Christian Eriksen beyond this season and that the membership will do all the things it may possibly to maintain him.
Denmark worldwide Eriksen, who wanted life-saving remedy on the pitch final June when he collapsed in a European Championship match in opposition to Finland, returned to motion with Brentford after signing a short-term deal in January.
The 30-year-old’s former membership Inter Milan ended his contract in December as he was not allowed to play in Serie A due to his coronary heart starter system.
British media have linked him with a return to his former facet Tottenham Hotspur, with Newcastle United and Manchester United additionally among the many golf equipment reported to have an interest, however Frank stated Brentford weren’t out of the operating.
“I’m at all times optimistic,” he informed the BBC when requested about protecting Eriksen, who has scored a objective and made two assists within the league since his return.
“I at all times imagine we have now an excellent probability. I do know he’s blissful right here, he’s having fun with his soccer. It is a call that will likely be taken on the finish of the season.”
Frank hailed Manchester United followers for giving Eriksen a standing ovation when he took two corners at Old Trafford throughout Monday’s 3-0 defeat.
“That was a pleasant contact and (exhibits) what soccer can do once we take into consideration larger issues,” Frank informed Sky Sports.
“The secret is he performs constantly at a excessive degree … It’s no secret we wish to do all the things we are able to to maintain him.”
(Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
