Galatasaray sets sights on Christian Eriksen deal before Turkish transfer deadline

Galatasaray is eyeing Danish player Christian Eriksen, who has been out of play since mid-January.

Galatasaray Interested In Christian Eriksen
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The Denmark national has been sidelined since the Red Devils’ 2-2 draw with Tottenham in mid-January. With the winter transfer window still open in Turkey, Galatasaray has shown keen interest in him. As per reports from Turkish outlet Fotomac (cited by Sports Witness), Eriksen stands as Galatasaray’s top priority for the remainder of the transfer window, with ongoing discussions between the clubs and the player himself. Gala aims to secure the 31-year-old on loan until the end of the current season, with an option to make the deal permanent in the summer.

Reports suggest that if the transfer is finalized, Eriksen will join the Turkish side immediately, although the exact fee remains undisclosed. Alternatively, an agreement might be reached for a summer transfer if the deal isn’t concluded in time. Eriksen, whose contract extends until 2025, has featured in 19 matches this season, registering one goal and two assists.

Eriksen’s remarkable return to football following a cardiac arrest during the 2021 European Championship has solidified his status as a revered figure in the sport. After being resuscitated on the pitch, he made a full recovery and returned to action nearly 18 months later.

Should the transfer be completed before Friday, there’s a possibility that Eriksen could feature in Galatasaray’s Super Lig match against Basakshehir on Saturday.

Christian Eriksen

Christian Dannemann Eriksen

Forwarder, Defender, Midfielder

DenmarkDenmark

Age: 32

182 cm

71 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 22 16 Missed
Minutes 1139 51.8 Avg
Goals 1 0.0 Avg
Assist 2 0.1 Avg
Attempt 4 0.2 Avg
Passes 718 32.681.2% AvgSucc
Yellow 1 0.0 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 15 times for 848 minutes for Premier League.

Christian Eriksen scored 1 goal for Manchester United. He procured one assist. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 6th in Premier League. In the last match Manchester United won 3-0 against West Ham United. The next match in Premier League will be against Aston Villa.

Manchester United performance and stats

Manchester United

Manager: Erik ten Hag
Rank 8th
Win 16
Draw 6
Loss 14
Goals 52-56
Diff -4
Rank 4th
Win 1
Draw 1
Loss 4
Goals 12-15
Diff -3

Manchester United is currently 6th in the Premier League with 38 points.

In the last 23 games, it has won 12 times, drawn twice, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Manchester United won 3-0 against West Ham United.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 31 goals and conceding 32.​

Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Aston Villa on Saturday 10th of February in Birmingham.​

Galatasaray performance and stats

Galatasaray

Manager: Okan Buruk
Rank 1st
Win 32
Draw 3
Loss 1
Goals 89-24
Diff 65
Rank 3rd
Win 1
Draw 2
Loss 3
Goals 10-13
Diff -3

Galatasaray is currently 2nd in the Super Lig with 63 points.

In the last 24 games, it has won 20 times, drawn 3 times, and lost once. In its last match, Galatasaray won 0-2 against Samsunspor.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 50 goals and conceding 14.​