Christian Eriksen has made it clear he will not sign a new contract at Tottenham Hotspur, and the midfielder will reject any attempts to persuade him to stay.

Jose Mourinho’s arrival has brought three straight victories and optimism over agreeing new deals for contract rebels Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen. But Eriksen, 27, is intent on leaving north London when his current deal expires at the end of the season.

Juventus and Inter Milan are looking at deals to take him to Italy and the Denmark international could depart next month for the right offer. He will also be allowed to talk to clubs in the New Year over a pre-contract to sign for a free transfer next summer.

Real Madrid have previously shown interest in Eriksen becoming the long-term successor to Luka Modric, but a move never materialised. This season has also seen the emergence of Federico Valverde in a similar role.

Mourinho insisted when he arrived that Eriksen’s future needs to be resolved for him to be a regular starter this season. So far under the Spurs manager, Eriksen has been brought off the bench in two games, then was an unused substitute against Bournemouth on Saturday.