Christian Eriksen will be the 'cherry on top' of Erik ten Hag's new Manchester United midfield
manchestereveningnews.co.ukChristian Eriksen has verbally agreed to sign for Manchester United and he now looks set to become Erik ten Hag’s first midfield recruit.
The new boss is eager to restock his midfield after a mass exodus this summer. Many expected number one target Frenkie de Jong to be the first face through the door, but instead it has been left-back Tyrell Malacia.
Midfielder Andreas Pereira also now looks set to depart Old Trafford, while James Garner 's short-term future is still up in the air after a wonderful promotion season on loan at Nottingham Forest. READ MORE: Brentford still hopeful of re-signing Christian Eriksen despite Manchester United agreement That said, Donny van de Beek arrives back from his Everton stay with many fans hoping he can rekindle his Ajax form under his former manager at United.
Like Van de Beek, Eriksen enjoyed time in the Ajax academy as a youngster and his short time with Brentford last season has shown he still has what it takes to make an impact at the top level.
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