Christian Eriksen ‘always happy’ at Spurs despite transfer talk, claims Mauricio Pochettino

CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN is “happy” at Spurs despite failing to secure a summer transfer out of North London.

The Danish international rocked last season’s Champions League finalists by declaring his desire for a “new challenge” in June.

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That led to intense speculation throughout the window with both Manchester United and Real Madrid keen on securing the 27-year-old attacker.

A move away never materialised and Eriksen is now in the final year of his contract Tottenham, meaning he can leave on a free at the end of the season.

However, despite still being at the Premier League club, his manager Mauricio Pochettino insists his playmaker is not unhappy.

The Argentine said: “He never said he was not happy here - he always was.

“I said before the Arsenal game that he was in the right mind - that's why I selected him for that game and I will continue to select him.

“He has always been such an important player for us and he will continue to be.”

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Eriksen has started twice and made two substitute appearances this season.

He has only played one full game, but scored in the 2-2 draw at neighbours Arsenal before the recent international break.

The ex-Ajax ace will be hoping for more action and to add to that total when Spurs entertain Crystal Palace on Saturday.