Hojbjerg offered route out of Tottenham by TWO Champions League giants with future uncertain under Ange Postecoglou
TOTTENHAM have opened talks with Atletico Madrid over the sale of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
SunSport revealed last month that the Dane’s future in North London was uncertain as his pragmatic style is not a natural fit with attacking new boss Ange Postecoglou.
That is certainly not the case for defensively-minded Atletico chief Diego Simeone, who is keen on the 27-year-old.
Bayern Munich are also believed to have discussed internally the prospect of targeting the Spurs man as they look to bolster their midfield.
Hojbjerg has been an ever-present for Spurs since joining from Southampton for £15million in 2020.
He has racked up 145 appearances in just three seasons and was a firm favourite of previous bosses Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte.
Spurs have signed Guglielmo Vicario and James Maddison already this summer.
Meanwhile, free agent Manor Solomon is expected to undertake a medical next week.
At least one new centre-back will be added too, with Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven of serious interest.
The Dutchman is believed to be the subject of a potential £30million offer from Spurs.
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Spurs also need to trim their bloated squad.
Italian reports have suggested Ivan Perisic is ready to terminate his contract and return to Croatia with Hajduk Split.
Yet SunSport understands no deal is close, with the 34-year-old still having a year left on his contract of around £180,000 a week.
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