Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg ‘won’t be at Tottenham next season’ – sources
Tottenham do not expect Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to be at the club next season, sources have told Football Insider.
The club were willing to let the midfielder depart last summer and in the January transfer window, but they wanted a permanent exit rather than a loan.
Now, Football Insider has learned that a move in the next transfer window is highly likely amid strong interest from Serie A clubs. It is said by a source with knowledge of his situation that he “won’t be at Tottenham next season”.
It is believed that the Lilywhites value Hojbjerg, whose current deal expires at the end of next season, at between £15-18million.
Football Insider revealed last month (8 January) that Hojbjerg’s move to Italian giants Juventus collapsed after they baulked at Spurs’ loan fee demands.
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Despite not featuring in Ange Postecoglou’s long-term plans in N17, the Denmark international has racked up 27 appearances in all competitions this season – but just eight starts.
He has frequently filled in for absent players amid their injury-stricken campaign, but Tottenham are expected to be active next summer to bolster their midfield.
As revealed by Football Insider (19 February), Tottenham and Newcastle United are keeping tabs on Everton central midfielder James Garner.
Sources have also told Football Insider (17 February) that they are set to be backed “hugely” in the summer window ahead of a spending blitz following Postecoglou’s impressive debut campaign.
Tottenham slipped to fifth in the Premier League table after their 2-1 defeat against Wolves on Saturday (17 February).
They are next in action at home against Crystal Palace next month (2 March).
In other news, Tottenham chiefs ‘absolutely concerned’ Ange Postecoglou could quit for Liverpool.
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