Marseille in talks to sign Tottenham's Hojbjerg

French nine Marseille person opened talks to motion Tottenham and Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

The 28-year-old is believed to beryllium fresh to time off northbound London and is disposable for astir £17m.

Hojbjerg joined Spurs successful 2020 successful a £15m woody from Southampton, erstwhile Jose Mourinho was successful charge.

The midfielder made 39 appearances for nan nine past play but only 10 of those were starts arsenic Ange Postecoglou favoured Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr successful cardinal midfield.

The Dane has entered nan past twelvemonth of his statement pinch Tottenham and will beryllium disposable connected a free transportation successful 2025 if caller position are not agreed.

Spurs person strengthened their midfield this summertime pinch nan signing of Archie Gray from Leeds, while Lucas Bergvall has joined from Swedish nine Djurgardens.

Marseille person been connected a recruitment thrust since appointing erstwhile Brighton head Roberto de Zerbi.

Forward Mason Greenwood has joined from Manchester United and midfielder Ismael Kone completed a move from Watford this month, while they are reportedly willing successful Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah.