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Tottenham transfer news: Inter perform U-turn over Christian Eriksen deal

Christian Eriksen
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Inter are set to perform a transfer U-turn and keep hold of Christian Eriksen, according to the club’s chief executive.

Eriksen has endured a difficult year at San Siro after joining Inter from Tottenham 12 months ago.

He was then named in Antonio Conte’s starting XI for Inter’s 4-0 thrashing of Benevento on Saturday.

"As Antonio Conte said, if there are some players who are unhappy and want to find other clubs, it's not right to withhold them," Marotta told DAZN.

"We do not have any of those situations. Therefore, this is the squad we will have at our disposal until the end of the season. 

"When you're in a big club, there are no starting players or deputies. There are just professionals who must answer to the coach and his decisions. A player can play less than one of his team-mates but still manage to be more influential.

"Over the course of the campaign, Eriksen too can have an important role in the team, whether he plays more or less."

Inter’s decision could have repercussions for Alli’s future, with Spurs said to be reluctant to lose the England international unless a replacement is secured before Monday’s transfer deadline. 

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