Christian Eriksen- Ajax
Liverpool have been tracking Eriksen for awhile now and were thought to be close to making a move for the Dane last summer but they were priced out of it by Ajax. It looks as though they will make an attempt to sign Eriksen this summer however, with the midfielders contract only having one year left to run on it. Reports suggest that Eriksen could be available for around £15 million, a cheap price considering the potential that he has. The Danish international is one of the most highly rated play-makers in Europe and has been linked with many of the continents top clubs, meaning Liverpool will face plenty of competition if they decide to make a move for him. Reports suggest that Eriksen is interested in a move away from Ajax and he has been encouraged by several former players to leave the Dutch league and play at a higher level.
The Dane is also interested in Liverpool, liking the history and the prestige of the club. However, Eriksen is likely to want to play in the Champions League, which is something that the Reds can’t offer him at the moment. However, Brendan Rodgers maybe able to persuade Eriksen that Anfield is the right place for him, as the midfielder would suit Liverpool’s playing style under Rodgers. The Welshman could also say that the club are aiming to be in Champions League and with Eriksen at the club, the possibility of a top four finish is much more likely. Borussia Dortmund were thought to have interest in Eriksen, seeing him as a replacement for Mario Gotze, who left for Bayern Munich in April. However, they have since signed Henrikh Mkhitaryan, meaning Liverpool might be free to pursue a move for the Danish midfielder.