Tottenham Hotspur could be about to let a midfield star leave – but bring in a top-tier replacement.
The Lilywhites are top of the table and still unbeaten in the league following Monday night's dominant performance over fellow Londoners, Fulham. Ange Postecoglou has found a settled side and has been lauded for his style of play and charisma.
But with Tottenham finding themselves in a title race, the club aren't resting on their laurels and want to continue overhauling their squad.
Italian outlet Calciomercato are reporting that Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is a target for Juventus, as the Old Lady look to strengthen and replace Paul Pogba. It's believed that Juve are pursuing a loan deal with a view to making it permanent later on.
The World Cup winner failed a drug test earlier this season and could be set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines, presenting an opportunity to Hojbjerg, who is out of favour at Spurs.
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The Dane started in Yves Bissouma's suspension-enforced absence against Fulham but has been a peripheral figure this term – and could be further down the pecking order when Rodrigo Bentancur returns from injury. Hojbjerg turned down a transfer in the summer, as per the Mail – leaving Postecoglou with no option but to integrate him into the squad.
But intriguingly, Spurs were looking at Chelsea star Conor Gallagher to replace Hojbjerg.
Gallagher has gone onto have a solid start to the season, captaining the Blues and becoming a key man for Mauricio Pochettino, so may not be available again – but the intent of Tottenham to bring in a top-tier midfielder is certainly still relevent.
Hojbjerg is valued by Transfermarkt to be worth €32 million.
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