Christian Eriksen | "Levy will extract maximum value" from Madrid or Man United for Eriksen – Berbatov

Dimitar Berbatov, former star of Manchester United and Tottenham spoke about the future of Christian Eriksen and his possible exit of the Spurs during an interview with Betfair.

Eriksen, 27, has been linked to Real Madrid and Manchester United in recent months. Recent reports in the United Kingdom claim that Spurs president Daniel Levy, a notoriously tough negotiator, will seek about 150 million euros in exchange for the Danish midfielder.

Berbatov, who played for the Spurs for two seasons between 2006 and 2008 and who has direct experience working with Levy, said Madrid and United could expect tough relations with the Spurs president if they planned to sign Eriksen this summer. But the 38-year-old also pointed out that the Dane could also choose to stay at the London club after moving to Bernabéu or Old Trafford.

"How much could he go for? Who knows? If Real or United picks Christian, he will ask questions in his head and if he decides to leave, we can be sure that Daniel Levy will make the most of the sale of the Dane ", Berbatov said.

"The President of Spurs is a great businessman who knows exactly how to get the best deal possible. But maybe Eriksen will look around and tell him, "I have everything here now, the club is moving in the right direction, why not stay? And, of course, he could choose to stay with the team that has just won the 2018-19 Champions League! "

United must keep Paul Pogba – Berbatov

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Berbatov also defended Paul Pogba, who was criticized for his perception lack of commitment and poor performance in the Champions League against Barcelona and Manchester United recent Premier League matches.

Pogba is another big name linked to a move to Bernabéu this summer. The player has done very little to thwart speculation after declaring in March that playing for Real Madrid "was a dream for all".

However, United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – who was reportedly unhappy with Pogba's comments about Madrid – said he was confident that the winner of the World Cup will remain at Old Trafford next season.

After talking with Solskjaer himself at United's training ground last week, Berbatov said he hopes the French midfielder will stay at Old Trafford, adding that it would be a big mistake for the Red Devils to let him go.

"Paul Pogba is a player we always talk about, and the rumors of transfer seem to revolve around him all season. I hope that it will stay, because I like it as a player and as a person. I know he's capable of a lot, a lot more and I know he wants to show it at every game and sometimes it does not work, " said the former Bulgarian international.

"Sometimes people criticize too much and it can become personal and not constructive at all. In the end, when this happens, a player can be kicked out. And when you have a club like Real Madrid, run by a Frenchman, then I can understand why Pogba could ask questions. But the worst for United would be to let Pogba see him flourish at Real Madrid. "

Pogba should face the season without football in the UEFA Champions League

However, convincing Pogba could become a much more difficult task if United does not qualify for the Champions League next season. After his draw against Chelsea on Sunday, he now seems to be the most likely result.

Currently in sixth place and three points from fourth place, Chelsea, United must win his last two league games (Huddersfield, Cardiff), hoping the Blues will only get one in six points in the first leg against Watford and Leicester. Meanwhile, the Red Devils will also have to depend on fifth place Arsenal scores against Brighton and Burnley.