Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg: Manchester United approach Tottenham for Danish midfielder
Manchester United have made an approach to Tottenham over midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg; the Danish international has entered the final two years of his Spurs contract; Erik ten Hag is also considering Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat and Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch as midfield options
Sky Sports News Reporter @skysports_sheth
Tuesday 29 August 2023 10:35, UK
Manchester United are understood to have made «initial contact» over a deal for Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Hojbjerg has entered the final two years of his contract and Tottenham would allow him to leave if a suitable offer came in.
The Danish international was close to joining Atletico Madrid earlier this window.
The 28-year-old has only made two substitute appearances for Tottenham this season and has worked with Erik ten Hag before — the Dutchman managed Hojbjerg at Bayern Munich's reserve team in 2013.
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He also tried to sign him at Ajax before Hojbjerg left Southampton for Tottenham in 2020.
Other options include Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat and Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch.
Ten Hag likes both players and has managed them before — Amrabat at Utrecht and Gravenberch at Ajax.
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While a deal for Amrabat cannot be ruled out, much of the speculation over a move is emanating from Italy. Amrabat is currently training away from the first-team squad while he reconciles his future.
There is still a chance there will not be any more major outfield incomings at Old Trafford this summer.
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