Arsenal ‘to be offered Christian Eriksen in swap transfer for Granit Xhaka’ after ex-Spurs star’s flop Inter spell

INTER MILAN are keen to offer Arsenal a swap deal involving Christian Eriksen and Granit Xhaka, reports say.

Eriksen arrived in Milan last January after he forced through an exit from Tottenham.

The Dane was considered a coup for Inter but he has struggled to hold down a regular spot in Antonio Conte's side, making just four starts this season.

As a result, his future at the San Siro appears up in the air with Inter said to already be open to selling.

According to Tuttosport, Inter will look to recoup £27million for the playmaker, but a swap deal is a possible alternative.

It is added that they could offer Eriksen, 28, to Arsenal in a bid to land Xhaka, also 28, in exchange.

But it is understood the former Spurs star would have reservations over a move to their arch rivals.

And he is also opposed to a loan move having struggled to settle in Italy.

Eriksen’s ex-Denmark manager Age Hareide previosuly blasted Conte’s 'completely wrong' treatment of the midfielder.

He said: “First of all, I think it's a shame for Christian.

"But I also think it's completely wrong that Conte is keeping him out so much.

"In my opinion, he is good enough to play for Inter.

"He proved to be an important player, both for Denmark and for Tottenham in the Premier League, where he was a key player.

"Christian and his agent need to figure this out. But it is clear that the situation is in no way optimal.”