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Atletico Madrid Make Tottenham Contract Rebel Christian Eriksen a 'Priority'

Atletico Madrid are maintaining an interest in wantaway Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen, but face competition from sides across Europe.

The 27-year-old Denmark international has been a key player for Spurs since his arrival from Ajax in 2013, notching 60 assists and 50 goals in 210 Premier League appearances.

According to AS, Diego Simeone is a big admirer of Eriksen. The report claims that Atletico have made the Dane a 'priority' target and will approach with an 'important offer'. The midfielder will enter the final six months of his contract in January after he failed to secure a move away from the club this summer.