Former Manchester United player questions 'unnecessary' Christian Eriksen transfer interest

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John O'Shea has questioned whether Manchester United's transfer interest in Christian Eriksen is necessary. Erik ten Hag wants to sign Eriksen on a free transfer this summer.

The midfielder is available for free after a six-month loan with Brentford, who provided him with a return to football following the cardiac arrest he suffered at last summer's European Championship.

Eriksen contributed one goal and four assists in 11 appearances for Brentford, re-affirming the talent he has. Ten Hag wants to sign the 30-year-old and Frenkie de Jong as he attempts to freshen and shape United's midfield in his image. ALSO READ: Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes has received brutal wake-up call he might need this summer. However, former United defender O'Shea has questioned what role Eriksen would have if he joined the club. “When a good player becomes available, they’ll figure out a way to get him in if they can, and if the manager wants him.

With Christian Eriksen, they would have had discussions about him," O'Shea told Paddy Power. “Thankfully, he’s got back to full fitness, and he showed his quality at Brentford last season.