The Danish midfielder was asked about the rumours linking him with a switch to the Bernabeu and claims talks are still ongoing over new Spurs deal
Christian Eriksen offered a cryptic answer in response to the latest questions surrounding his contract situation at Tottenham, amid talk of interest from Real Madrid.
Reports have claimed that Madrid have been advised they will need to pay a mega £225 million ($287m) fee if they are to land the Dane from Spurs.
The 26-year-old is under contract at the north London club until 2020, with Spurs keen to tie him to a new deal to follow the likes of Harry Kane and Dele Alli in committing his future to the Premier League side.
Madrid have been mooted as a potentially interested party, though, with Eriksen telling TV3 Sport that Spurs "know what I want" in relation to the talks over a new deal.
He said: "[The future is] not something I'm thinking of. I focus on playing football, and there are many battles you have to think about which must be won."
Responding specifically to Madrid's apparent interest, he added: "It is not the first time that there have been rumours, and when the newspapers write something, it is not something we are masters of. If there is nothing concrete, then I just comment on rumours.
"I think people know what I want, and I know what they [Tottenham] would like. There is a nice dialogue so there is nothing [new] there."
If reports are to be believed, Madrid are in the market for a new creative midfielder having struggled for goals in the 2018-19 campaign to date.
Santiago Solari's position as manager has been called into question after a disappointing first half of the season in the league, with Madrid 10 points behind Barcelona having suffered a shock 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad last time out.
Eriksen, meanwhile, was in action as Tottenham beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Wembley on Tuesday night.
Harry Kane's penalty, awarded by VAR, was the difference between the two sides, with Chelsea having the chance to respond in the second leg at Stamford Bridge on January 24.
Next up for Spurs is a meeting with Manchester United at Wembley, with Pochettino's side currently third place in the Premier League table, two points behind Manchester City in second.
Ninbeklpz
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Azim_YNWA
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he can dethrone modric position he is great passer,free kick taker,shot taker,driblbler,control the tempo of game will be a next galactico good luck eriksen
Real need a player that minimum age is 24 therefore the career will be better
Azim_YNWA
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he can dethrone modric position he is great passer,free kick taker,shot taker,driblbler,control the tempo of game will be a next galactico good luck eriksen
Too old...
veedu1
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i think he will stay..
Tizceimptz
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They know what I want - Eriksen on Tottenham contract talks Real Madrid links Me: ♥️👌🏾😂 If we get Eriksen at Real Madrid it would be a dream signing for us because he is such a Fantastic player who could help Real Madrid so much I mean he got everything we need from a midfielder he can pace,dribbling skills,pass,score, and he has good vision,football IQ,stamina,strength and he has the ability to slow the game down and make plays at his pace! So think that why we should get him to be a Luka modric replacement! But 😱 I personal think €250 million is way to much for him
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Sorry I accidentally hit report on your comment🤣🤣!But I agree while he is a great player £250 is too much! I would hate to see him go but if he wants to I have to respect that as Real Madrid is a legendary club.
Joybekmp
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real no need erikson like this expensive midfild real have to buy a new two attracking striker
Belgium4527367
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Too much fake news here
12UnitedGuyReborn
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This is just him trying to say he is open to a Real Madrid move
Vohilmops
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Better to buy hazard at that price
RealMd13
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They know what I want - Eriksen on Tottenham contract talks Real Madrid links Me: ♥️👌🏾😂 If we get Eriksen at Real Madrid it would be a dream signing for us because he is such a Fantastic player who could help Real Madrid so much I mean he got everything we need from a midfielder he can pace,dribbling skills,pass,score, and he has good vision,football IQ,stamina,strength and he has the ability to slow the game down and make plays at his pace! So think that why we should get him to be a Luka modric replacement! But 😱 I personal think €250 million is way to much for him
Eloisesam18
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Is it he’s salary he’s talking about? Or he just gave a hint he is ready to move to RM?
janabarca
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he can dethrone modric position he is great passer,free kick taker,shot taker,driblbler,control the tempo of game will be a next galactico good luck eriksen
chidesco1
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For a player like eriksen to be earning only £70,000 is bad. No wonder he wants double that because in truth, a player of his standard should be almost on £200,000