Tottenham Hotspur have plenty of players they’d probably like to sell this summer, and it just so happens that one Spanish side are very keen to sign a member of the Spurs squad.
Atletico Madrid boss, Diego Simeone, is eager to upgrade his midfield options and has his eye on a number of targets for that position, with one of them being Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
The La Liga outfit, according to the latest from Mundo Deportivo, have a shortlist of four names: Mikel Merino, Conor Gallagher, Manuel Ugarte, and Hojbjerg.
But, while Real Sociedad star, Merino, is thought to be the number one target, there is a belief that Madrid may be looking to sign two midfielders, with a defensive midfielder a high priority.
That’s where Hojbjerg comes in. Merino can play a more defensive role but it’s not his preference, and it is believed Simeone “would love to have” a player like Hojbjerg, who operates in a far deeper position.
The report adds that Spurs are ready to sell the Danish midfielder this summer, and the player himself is prepared to move on, too.
It has long been thought that Hojbjerg would be heading for the exit door this summer, given his reduced playing time at Spurs under Ange Postecoglou.
Reports from Football Insider earlier this week claimed Atletico Madrid would face competition from Borussia Dortmund as the two clubs most interested in securing Hojbjerg’s services.
Spurs Web Opinion
Hojbjerg appears to be in high demand this summer, and should have some pretty nice options if all goes well.
I can’t imagine it taking too long for a transfer to go ahead now really, as a move would benefit all parties greatly; particularly Hojbjerg, who must be desperate to resolve his future.
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