Tottenham put in a terrific performance on Saturday at Wembley as they steamrollered Everton. Spurs collected three points in a 4-0 win over the Toffees, to reach 44 points. After the big victory, Christian Eriksen, who was on the scoresheet against Sam Allardyce’s Everton, has admitted that the club have already had an internal meeting to discuss a new contract.
According to The Sun, the Denmark international could be in line for a new and improved deal, with the skilful playmaker being a vital cog in Mauricio Pochettino’s team. Eriksen only signed a new contract at the start of last season. The 25-year-old midfielder, who still has two and a half years left of his current deal with the Premier League club, is keen to extend his stay in North London.
But after scoring 6 times and dishing out 7 assists already this term, some of Europe’s top clubs, including Barcelona, have been rumoured to be interested in making a big-money move for him.
Tottenham are in a bid to avoid that situation and are now looking to act fast to tie the Dane down to a bumper new contract.
“It’s up to the club whether they want to renegotiate or not,” Eriksen was quoted by Danish daily newspaper Berlingske.
“I know they have had a meeting and have talked together so that’s the right way. I’m happy at the club. There is nothing negative at all.”
While Eriksen’s form dipped slightly in recent months, he’s still scored 6 times and has contributed 7 Premier League assists. The playmaker will also be heading to the World Cup in Russia this summer after he almost single-handedly dragged Denmark to the finals. He also scored a hat-trick in the playoffs against Ireland.
Tottenham have tied a host of their main players down to new long-term contracts over the last 18 months, with the Premier League side in a strong position to keep their stars in North London. A contract extension for Eriksen would be another piece of excellent news for Spurs ahead of the move to a new stadium next season.
I just hope that we tie down the talented 25-year-old to a long bumper deal in order to fend off interest from other big clubs.
