While Eriksen appears destined to head for the exits at some stage, Mourinho concedes that Tottenham are likely to take up a purchase option in Giovani Lo Celso’s loan deal.
He said of the Argentine after seeing him catch the eye again in a 1-1 stalemate with the Saints: “It’s not an obligation, it’s an option.
“I think the boy is earning the decision. He’s making an easy decision for the club to execute the option.
“Incredible evolution since I arrived. Barely played a game, I think he played against Red Star Belgrade, with me a little bit difficult to come in the first few weeks.
“But he understood what we wanted. Good learner, good kid and I think by himself he made the decision that the club is going to execute the option. That’s normal, he earned it.”