Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted to add Christian Eriksen to his Manchester United squad during the winter transfer window, claims Denmark boss Age Hareide.
A switch to Old Trafford for the Danish playmaker had been mooted heading into January.
Eriksen had entered the final year of his contract at United’s Premier League rivals Tottenham.
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With no extension in place, it quickly became apparent that Spurs would be forced to sanction a sale mid-season as a prized asset headed towards free agency.
That agreement left those at Old Trafford disappointed, with added creativity considered to still be a top priority for United when it comes to future recruitment.