Tottenham idol ‘100 per cent’ sure on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg bids
Paul Robinson is adamant Tottenham will receive bids for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer.
The former White Hart Lane number one, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed the 26-year-old will not be first choice at Spurs next season.
On 17 June, Tottenham confirmed the signing of Yves Bissouma from Brighton.
The Mali international joins Hojbjerg, Rodrigo Bentancur, Oliver Skipp and Harry Winks in the midfield ranks at Spurs.
However, Football Insider sources understand (19 June) that Everton have made contact over a potential deal for Winks.
When asked if Spurs would likely receive bids for Hojbjerg as well as Winks in this transfer window, Robinson told Football Insider: “100 per cent.
“I’m sure clubs will be interested.
“In an ideal world I’m sure Antonio Conte would want to keep all of the midfielders he currently has.
“I think it’s clear that Bissouma and Bentancur will be the first choice pairing.
“Hojbjerg was very good at the end of last season. He had an indifferent start to the season but he then built a partnership with Bentancur.
“Tottenham are looking to move onto that next level now though. He will miss out now Bissouma has come in.
“There is so many games next season though. Hojbjerg will still start at least 25 games next year.
“It is down to the player as to whether that is enough for him. Does he want to be part of a squad that is going somewhere but not play every week? There is going to be rotation and injuries.
“I think Conte would like to keep all three.”
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