Greg . 1 day ago

Burnley allegedly makes enquiry to sign free agent Christian Eriksen

Burnley have allegedly made an inquiry to sign former Manchester United midfielder and Danish international Christian Eriksen as they try to construct a squad capable of surviving in the Premier League this season after they were relegated two years ago.

Eriksen, who last month reportedly turned down an move toward from newly-promoted Championship club Wrexham, has otherwise stated that he is mostly keen on continuing his career away from the English Premier League.

 The Dane left Manchester United at the terminate of last season, where he struggled to maintain a regular spot in Ruben Amorim's starting eleven.

Last month, Eriksen’s representative Martin Schoots told Mail Sport: "Christian still wants to play in a first-tier competition and he absolutely wants to stay in Western Europe.

Some contacts are going on, but it has to suit both sides.

"Support in March, Christian Eriksen spoke over his dreams for the future where he rejected a move to destinations like Denmark and the United States, but he was generally very open over where he would continue his career.

However, he also stated his desire to play at a high level so that his aspire of participating in the 2026 World Cup could be achieved.

Burnley have spent a little more than £60million on eight new players this summer.

Just like Eriksen, current Burnley boss Scott Parker played for Tottenham, but left in the summer of 2013 before Eriksen reached from Ajax