‘He’s not world class’ – Man Utd fans should be ‘underwhelmed’ by Christian Eriksen transfer, claims Danny Murphy
MANCHESTER UNITED fans should be underwhelmed by the transfer of Christian Eriksen.
That is according to former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy.
Eriksen, 30, has verbally agreed to join Manchester United as a free agent.
But Murphy told that the Danish international is "not world class" and won't even make the starting XI.
The 45-year-old pundit said: "World class? Eriksen? No. No, no, no, no.
"He is a welcome addition to any squad because he is experienced and has quality.
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"But when you're looking at the big games when United are competing against Liverpool, City and Chelsea, is he going to play in that first XI? No, is the answer.
"He could change a game, yes, that's fair. He could come off the bench and change a game but is he going to bring United closer to Liverpool and City? Nowhere near it.
"This is Man Utd. Is he better than Fernandes? No. Is he going to be playing in the first XI? No.
"Is he a welcome addition and good squad player? Yes. Should I be happy as a United fan? No.
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"Would I be excited as a United fan? I'd be a bit underwhelmed by it."
Eriksen impressed after going to Brentford on loan in January, which has now sparked interest from a number of clubs this summer.
SunSport understands the playmaker has now made the decision to join the Red Devils.
Eriksen is said to have informed United of his desire to join the club, with the midfielder now set for a medical.
He is set to pen a three-year deal at Old Trafford.
Murphy admitted he was keen on Eriksen's game but insisted he won't push Fernandes out the team.
He added: "I really like Eriksen, I've always admired him in terms of his creativity and the way he plays his football.
"He tries things, he's good at set-plays, two good feet but would it excite me if I was a United fan?
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"He's going to be a squad player, isn't he?
"He's not going to play instead of Bruno Fernandes."