When Christian Eriksen finally left Tottenham for Inter Milan two-and-a-half years ago, it looked like Manchester United's long association with the player was finally at an end. Yet, here we are again, with United contemplating a move for the Denmark international as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his midfield options in his first summer transfer window.
A lot has changed since Eriksen first left the Premier League two years ago. He won Serie A in his only full season at Inter, making 26 appearances in the league, most of which came in a deeper midfield role than he had occupied in the English top-flight.
And then in June of last year, his entire life was hanging in the balance when he suffered a cardiac arrest playing for Denmark in their European Championship opener against Finland. At that moment, football once again became a trivial matter, but following his successful recovery, it once again became a driving force for Eriksen as he fought so hard to play again when it seemed so improbable.
