Barcelona have reportedly inquired about signing midfielder Christian Eriksen from Tottenham Hotspur before the close of the January transfer window, per Sky Sports News.

Eriksen's contract expires at the end of the season and he has been free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs since January 1.

He met with chairman Daniel Levy on Tuesday to inform him he wants to sign for Serie A side Inter Milan, according to Sky in Italy.

However, Barcelona reportedly have now joined the race to sign the Denmark international and will rival Inter Milan for his signature.

The 27-year-old has made 28 appearances in all competitions for Spurs this season but has scored just twice in the Premier League.

Barcelona interest in Eriksen may have come too late. The Blaugrana's priority also appears to be bringing in a No. 9 to cover Luis Suarez who has been ruled out for four months after undergoing knee surgery.

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