United Latest understands that Ajax Amsterdam midfielder, Christian Eriksen, is being closely monitored by United. The 18-year-old Danish youngster has made a huge impression in the Netherlands after signing from Odense Boldklub in late 2008. Eriksen has recently signed a new deal, but The Reds may make a move regardless.

Eriksen widely improved last season, making 15 appearances and scoring one goal. The stats may seem insignificance, but Arsenal are also in the race to receive his signature. The rising star is said to be worth over £7 Million - he signed for Ajax aged 16 - costing €1 Million back in 2008.

Morten Olsen has kept Eriksen for Denmark's final 23-man squad heading to South Africa next week. The young talent signed a four-year deal with Ajax in April, but the contract was regarded as a stunt to higher his price-tag. The dominating factor will be the World Cup - wheter or not Eriksen impresses - that remains to be seen, but if he does it will no doubt further increase his worth...


Source: Eric Barson