Tottenham Hotspur are ready to sell Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg before the close of the 2024 winter window, as transfer expert Fabrizio Romano tells GIVEMESPORT exclusively that the club does not want to grant a direct loan on the Hotspur Way.
Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou has received support from Tottenham Hotspur in the first two transfer windows at the stadium, but could look towards possible departures in the remaining days of the market.
The Lilywhites had a decent campaign in the Premier League in the 2023/24 season. They are in the race to secure a Champions League place, having missed out on all of the European qualifiers last term.
Hojbjerg has been a valuable option for Tottenham in recent seasons, but it could be that his opportunities are limited and he could decide to leave north London.
There is interest in Hojbjerg in Europe:
Postecoglou will enjoy the start of his life at Tottenham Hotspur. He has brought new energy and belief to the fans in the second half of the season. However, Hojbjerg is a player who may feel that his time on the Hotspur Way is running out.
Spurs favour a midfield partnership of Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr, who play behind James Maddison in an attacking role. Hojberg has often acted as a substitute and has been brought on late in the game to try and score.
Unsurprisingly, reports rounded up in November 2023 that the 28-year-old could leave Tottenham. According to Corriere dello Sport (via TEAMtalk), Manchester United and Juventus were battling for Hojbjerg’s signature, which the ‘Lilywhites’ valued at £26 million. However, reports of a transfer to the European giants were dispelled when the winter transfer window opened on 1 January.
Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg recently (21 January) claimed that Hojbjerg is “still open” to finding a “new challenge” this winter. The Danish international played 90 minutes in Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Man Utd on 14 January, but hopes to secure regular football elsewhere. Juventus are reportedly still interested in Hojbjerg, although Bayern Munich are not involved.
Sky Sports journalist Dharmesh Sheth recently told GIVEMESPORT (22 January) that Tottenham are looking for a centre-forward in case Hojbjerg leaves Hotspur Way.
Fabrizio Romano – Tottenham ‘want significant money’ for Hojbjerg
Romano claims Tottenham do not want to sell Hojbjerg cheaply and are unwilling to accept an outright loan deal, preferring to opt for an obligation or a permanent transfer. The Italian journalist also claims that the central midfielder wants to become an important player elsewhere. Romano told GIVEMESPORT:
“The plan for Tottenham has always been the same. Hojberg’s situation is strange because Tottenham have always made it clear, both in the summer transfer window and in the winter market, that they are completely open to letting him go, knowing that the player wants to try another chance. That is the reality.
“Hojbjerg wants a new club and an opportunity elsewhere where he can be an important player. Tottenham want a permanent transfer and want significant money for Hojbjerg. So it could be a loan with an obligation to buy, it could be a permanent contract, but they don’t want to accept a direct loan for an important player like Hojbjerg.”
Tottenham transfer news, including an update on a possible deal for Antonio Nussa
Tottenham had a lot of work to do in the 2024 winter transfer window and could look to secure one last arrival before the market closes on 1 February. Spurs have secured the signature of Tim Werner until the end of the 2023/24 season and have an option to buy the 27-year-old outright for €17m (almost £15m).
Meanwhile, Tottenham have also signed Genoa central defender Radu Dragusin for £26.7 million. The twenty-one-year-old Romania international has signed a contract at Tottenham Hotspur until the summer of 2030.
Meanwhile, Romano told GIVEMESPORT (22 January) that Spurs have held “two meetings” with Club Brugge over the possibility of signing striker Antonio Nus. Earlier in January, HLN (via Romano) indicated that talks between the two clubs were ongoing, although the 18-year-old was not enthusiastic about a mid-season transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham could try to sign Nusha before the end of the 2024 winter window, before he arrives in north London in July.
Postecoglou continues to build an exciting young squad at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and hopes to see Spurs overturn a three-point deficit to fourth-placed Aston Villa and secure a Champions League place in next season’s competition.