Tottenham’s Hojbjerg becomes Juventus’ January target
Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is a January target for Juventus.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has emerged as a target for Juventus as Juventus look to land him in the January transfer window, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The 28-year-old has been on the fringes of Spurs since Ange Postecoglou arrived at the north London club and the Serie A giants could offer the Dane an escape route in January.
Hojbjerg has played five matches in the Premier League this season, but in 2023/24. In 2016, he made his only start in Tottenham’s Carabao Cup second round loss against Fulham.
Postecoglou has favored a midfield duo of Pape Matar Sarri and Yves Bissouma since his arrival at the club, while Oliver Skipp has occasionally given the nod over Hojbjerg.
In a recent interview, the Denmark international refused to give up on his Tottenham career and insisted he will remain at the club and fight for his place in the starting line-up. However, if his situation does not improve before the winter transfer window arrives, he could look for an exit as Juventus bid for promotion.
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Hojbjerg was a target for Juventus in the summer and the Italians tried to make a move that could have seen former Liverpool flop Arthur Melo go the other way, but the move fell through.
The Bianconeri are looking for a potential replacement for Paul Pogba, who has caused controversy at the Allianz Stadium since his arrival last year.
Pogba has been plagued by injury
problems, while reports recently emerged
that the France international allegedly used
substances containing testosterone to
enhance his performance.
The player’s camp has strongly denied
wrongdoing, but the investigation is ongoing
and the club could be forced to terminate
his contract if he tests positive for doping
after a counter analysis. Hojbjerg is one
name on Juventus’ extensive list. The
Bianconeri are also considering a move for
Arsenal star Thomas Partey, who is
currently being dealt.
Along with injury problems, the summer
arrival of Declan Rice has pushed the
Ghanaian midfielder down the pecking
order, and Juventus could use that to their
advantage in January.
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