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Respected Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague has issued an update on Christian Eriksen’s future on his official YouTube channel, insisting that Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is not convinced about the prospect of signing the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder even though the club wants him.

The Spurs playmaker has been heavily linked with a move to the Spanish capital in recent months.

What’s the word?

Eriksen has yet to commit his future to Spurs, with his contract set to expire at the end of next season.

The Independent reported in January that Real had initiated contact over the possibility of a summer move that they hoped would be worth around £100m.

A Guardian report since has claimed that chairman Daniel Levy values the Denmark international at £130m.

And Balague has now stated that, while the player wants to move to Real, Zidane is not sure he possesses the qualities required by Los Blancos.

In a video posted on his official account, Balague said: “Christian Eriksen hasn’t signed a new contract for Spurs. Real Madrid showed interest in Harry Kane and in Eriksen, at least a year and a half ago, and Harry Kane signed a new contract after that and Eriksen hasn’t.

“So Eriksen is waiting for Real Madrid. Real Madrid feel that he will be the perfect replacement for Modric. Not sure I agree with that, but in any case, that is what Real Madrid are thinking, so they want Eriksen, they will try to get him, the problem will always be will Daniel Levy sell? And that conversation hasn’t taken place yet.

“Do Real Madrid want him? Absolutely, despite the fact that Zinedine Zidane is not absolutely impressed with him, but Real Madrid have had long conversations with Eriksen entourage and the club have identified him as a target for sure.”

The grass isn’t always greener

Eriksen should perhaps think twice about the possibility of moving to Real.

It appears inevitable, at this stage, that he will depart Spurs in the summer but there is no guarantee that he will be a key member of Zidane’s squad from next season.

Indeed, he has flattered to deceive for a while at Spurs and has been largely anonymous during their dip in form, in which they have gone five Premier League games without a win.

A major transfer fee would surely see Spurs sell and they are unlikely to put up too much of a fight if the offer exceeds £100m.

Eriksen, though, may be destined to repeat the feats of Gareth Bale, another former Spurs star who is now regularly whistled at in Madrid.