Report: Galatasaray are now being linked with two Tottenham midfielders
The Turkish champions have reportedly made one Spurs midfielder their top target but have been offered a second by the player’s agents this summer.
It’s been widely reported that former Southampton midfielder, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, is one of a number of players that Tottenham will be willing to let go this summer, with Football.London reporting that Hojbjerg looks ‘on course to move permanently this summer due to a lack of first-team football’.
The Danish international is believed to only have a single year remaining on his deal and has plenty of suitors. One long-term admirer is Atletico Madrid, Simeone’s side have ‘rekindled’ their interest according to the Daily Mail following a failed pursuit of Hojbjerg in January. (Daily Mail)
Galatasaray are the latest team to be linked to Hojbjerg with Turkish outlet Sabah claiming a week ago that there have been ‘hot developments’ on both the ‘player front and club level’ regarding the possibility of signing Hojbjerg.
Galatasaray will wait on Hojbjerg before deciding on Bentancur
The Yellow-Reds reportedly are aiming to improve their midfield with Hojbjerg, who has struggled for consistent game time this season, being the club’s ‘priority target’ for the summer. (Sporx)
The report also states that the Turkish side has been ‘offered Rodrigo Bentancur through agents’, but Galatasaray will await a ‘clear answer’ from Hojbjerg before making any moves for the Uruguayan.
The reported ‘market value’ for Hojbjerg is ’18 million euros’, which could be seen as a smart deal from Tottenham considering the player could agree to a pre-contract deal with Galatasaray in just six months.
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It’s become very apparent over the last few months that Hojbjerg will exit the club, ideally this summer. As much as Hojbjerg has been helpful this season amidst an injury crisis, his slower style of play often makes him frustrating in midfield and can kill promising attacks.
As for Galatasaray’s interest, it’s likely Hojbjerg will merely go to the highest bidder this summer, be that Atletico Madrid, Galatasaray, or another club who decides to swoop in.
A deal to sell the Dane this summer though should be key with a fee and his wages off the books necessary instead of him simply leaving at the end of his current deal.
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