Tottenham should request Pjanic if Juventus want Eriksen

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Juventus are reportedly interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen (Corriere Dello Sport).

The star has just one year remaining on his current contract and Spurs could lose him for free next summer.

The Denmark international has said (Ekstrabladet) that he wishes to experience a new challenge, and many had tipped Real Madrid to have made a move for the 27-year-old.

Los Blancos appear to be more drawn towards Paul Pogba though, and no bids have been made for Eriksen.

Apparently Juventus are keen on the former Ajax man, despite having already signed Adrien Rabiot and Aaron Ramsey this summer.

With so many midfield options at Maurizio Sarri’s disposal, Tottenham should consider requesting an Old Lady first-teamer to potentially replace Eriksen.

TBR’s view

Spurs should demand Juve include Miralem Pjanic with any cash offer they make for Eriksen.

Spurs stand to lose an exceptionally talented playmaker in Eriksen and will have trouble replacing him – but getting Pjanic would definitely cushion the blow.

The Bosnian international – affectionately known as “Il Pianista” (the Pianist) in Italy – lacks pace but is technically gifted just like Eriksen.

For Juventus he has played 135 games and scored 19 goals and laid on 36 assists. At Roma, he provided 46 assists in 185 appearances.

He may be 29 now, but Pjanic is still at the peak of his powers and – given Eriksen’s ominous contractual situation – should be considered by Spurs given the level of competition he now faces at the Allianz Stadium.

Mauricio Pochettino has a relatively young set of midfield options and perhaps there is need for a slightly more experienced head.