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Daniel Murphy

Christian Eriksen told he shares a trait with Manchester United legend Paul Scholes

Watching Christian Eriksen play reminds Louis Saha of the 'sensation' he felt when he used to play alongside Paul Scholes at Manchester United.

United made Eriksen their second signing of the summer last week when they rubber-stamped the free transfer following the Dane's departure from Brentford. The elegant playmaker made a remarkable return to football with the Bees just a few months on from suffering a cardiac arrest on the field at Euro 2020 and a string of excellent displays helped ensure the side's Premier League survival.

The 30-year-old also proved he remains a brilliant player at the highest level which inevitably attracted a heap of interest, much to Brentford's dismay. But their loss was United's gain after Erik ten Hag strengthened his midfield with the addition of Eriksen on a three-year contract.

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