Tottenham ace Christian Eriksen is hoping for a January move to Real Madrid, according to reports.

The midfielder was heavily linked with a transfer to the LaLiga giants and Manchester United during the summer, but remained at Spurs.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy’s £70million asking price was believed to be a stumbling block.

However, there is likely to be interest in Eriksen in the January transfer window, with the Dane’s contract running out at the end of the season.

The playmaker revealed he wanted ‘a new challenge’ in June after helping Tottenham reach the Champions League final last term.

Now, Spanish outlet Marca claim Real Madrid chiefs are convinced Eriksen will be their player next year.

Eriksen admitted his disappointment at failing to secure a transfer away from north London.

He said: “I wish I could decide just as in the Football Manager (game) but unfortunately I can’t.

“I don’t read much of what is written. And now I have been involved for many years, where there have been many rumours every year.

“But it’s clear that it’s been a little more violent this year because my contract is about to expire.

“I know a lot of people are interested in where to play. That’s the way it is. This is how it is in a top club if you have done well. There will always be rumours.”

Keen not to lose him for nothing at the end of his contract, recent reports claimed Tottenham are planning to offer Eriksen to Juventus in a swap deal for Paulo Dybala.

But appears Spain is the Dane’s preferred destination and Real could make their move when the transfer window reopens.

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