Brentford have remained confident that they can convince midfielder Christian Eriksen to stay at the club beyond the summer, according to a report.
The Danish international joined the Bees on a free transfer in January following his release from Serie A side Inter Milan last year.
After suffering a cardiac arrest at last summer's European Championships with Denmark, the 30-year-old has worked his way back to fitness to earn a regular starting spot in Thomas Frank's Brentford side during the second half of the Premier League campaign.
However, with Eriksen only being signed on an initial six-month deal, the former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder will become a free agent at the end of the season as things stand.
Despite the likes of Spurs and Manchester United reportedly holding an interest in signing him on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract, Brentford remain confident that he will sign a new deal to extend his stay in West London according to the Evening Standard.
Speaking after Brentford's 3-0 defeat to United at Old Trafford on Monday evening, Frank said: "I am always positive. I always believe we have a very good chance. I know he is happy here, he is enjoying his football. It is a decision that will be taken at the end of the season."
Eriksen has made a total of eight Premier League appearances since making the move in January, netting one goal and registering two assists in that time, to help Brentford strengthen their chances of survival in the top flight.
Matthew Tranter
