Christian Eriksen is one of the names identified by Atletico Madrid as they look to sign a playmaker.

Standard Sport understands the Dane, who has one year remaining on his contract at Tottenham, is a target for Atletico, who have been one of the most active elite clubs in the market this summer. Coach Diego Simeone wants to add a creative midfielder to his squad and it is believed Spurs are aware of Atletico’s interest.

Tottenham are chasing midfield targets of their own. They signed Tanguy Ndombele for a club-record £63million from Lyon earlier this month and both Giovani Lo Celso, of Real Betis, and Real Madrid’s Dani Ceballos are on their radar.

Eriksen said last month that he was pondering a move away from Spurs, who he joined in 2013, amid interest from Real Madrid. After six years in north London, Eriksen admitted that he was keen to try something new.

While Spurs would demand a high price for the 27-year-old, they know he can leave for free at the end of next season if the two sides cannot agree a new contract.