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How much has Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen’s stock dropped?

By Gary Pearson

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur reacts after defeat in Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur reacts after defeat in Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 25, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /
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To say Christian Eriksen’s stock has dropped significantly at Tottenham since the start of the season is an understatement of epic proportions.

The dilapidated Dane’s diminished stock, in financial terms, reminds one of the calamitous crash of 2008. One day worth a fortune, the next, I shudder to think.

According to Spanish media outlet AS, Real Madrid intend on offering £25 million in January for Eriksen’s services. Talk about a slap in the face. Of course AS isn’t the most reputable source in world football, but the paltry number is still worth investigating.

In the summer Tottenham were talking about accepting nothing less than £100 million for their star-studded midfielder. Spurs will be lucky to receive half of that based on current circumstances.

Knowing Eriksen can walk away from Spurs for a free transfer in just over six months puts even more pressure on the club to get something for their devalued Dane. Other than an impressive cameo appearance in the club opener against Aston Villa, Eriksen’s performances have reeked of apathy and inadequacy.

While nobody wants regret to have any part in their life, Daniel Levy is living with his fair share. The shrewd businessman will begrudge his decision to play hard ball with Europe’s élite. While It’s true no club made an official offer for Eriksen, the likes of Real Madrid surely would have bid for the Dane had the asking price not been so high.

So what is Eriksen worth today?

Considering how limited Tottenham’s options are, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Dane go for pennies on the dollar. Is an asking price of £50 million feasible? Maybe, but I’d be crestfallen to see him go for a penny more.

Next. Rumours about Jose Mourinho taking over at Spurs are incredibly shortsighted. dark

Eriksen will most likely enjoy a resurgence in a new environment, repaying his new club in spades for taking a risk on him. But regardless of the outcome this has all the trimmings of a lose-lose situation for the Lilywhites.

Quite frankly Levy, when it comes to Eriksen, has put himself between a rock and a hard place, damned if he does, damned if he doesn’t.

How much do you think Tottenham will get for their damaged Dane?

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