However bad the sporting situation is at Real Madrid, the director doesn't think that it is necessary to strengthen the squad in the short term with the Danish footballer, as 'AS' points out.
Eriksen is one of Madrid's main objectives for next season, this is obvious, but the club may not sign him in January.
With 25 players in their squad, Madrid needs to think about letting some of them leave before opening the door to anyone else. For this, the future of players such as Isco, Brahim or Mariano will be key to signing Eriksen.
Isco wants to leave the club. He is looking for a loan to the Premier League that guarantees him some minutes and will see him return to his best self, as well as having options of playing in the Europa League.
Mariano's sale would be a little more difficult, as the former Lyon striker wants to continue at the club and his record is too high for a medium sized team that wants to take over his services.
These factors complicate Eriksen's arrival. But, if they manage a big sale in the January transfer market, his arrival to Bernabeu could be more likely, and more so at such a critical moment in the sport of his team, Tottenham.