Transfer rumours: Hojbjerg to Newcastle, Munoz to Palace, Rowe to Villa
The Magpies have been searching for engine room reinforcements all month, but Financial Fair Play limitations have got in the way of their attempts to bolster Eddie Howe's squad.
Newcastle have already missed out on rumoured target Kalvin Phillips, who has signed for West Ham United on loan from Manchester City, but according to ChronicleLive, Hojbjerg has emerged as a possible alternative.
The Dane has fallen below Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma in the Tottenham pecking order since Ange Postecoglou took the reins in the summer, and he is only under contract in North London for another 18 months.
Any deal for Hojbjerg would only be a short-term move until the end of the season, but Newcastle may face competition from Juventus, who have admired the 28-year-old for some time.
Hojbjerg was named in the starting lineup for Spurs' FA Cup defeat to Manchester City on Friday, where he lost the ball twice near his own penalty area in the final 10 minutes, although both mistakes went unpunished.
Over at Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace are believed to be on the verge of capturing Genk right-back Daniel Munoz on a permanent deal.
The 27-year-old has been free to talk to foreign clubs since entering the last six months of his contract with the Belgian club, whom he has represented since 2020.
Munoz has provided a consistent goal threat for Genk this season, netting seven strikes and setting up two more in 29 matches, but an exit now appears to be inevitable.
According to The South London Press, Crystal Palace are closing in on the signing of Munoz, who allegedly refused to train with Genk in
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