{"id":557991,"date":"2020-07-14T11:30:23","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T15:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=557991"},"modified":"2020-07-14T11:35:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T15:35:51","slug":"pierre-emile-hojbjerg-keen-on-tottenham-hotspur-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/07\/14\/pierre-emile-hojbjerg-keen-on-tottenham-hotspur-move\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg Keen On Tottenham Hotspur Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

With injury concerns taking over Tottenham Hotspur’s<\/a> campaign at times this season, Jose Mourinho will be hoping to bring in reinforcements this summer to mount a top-four challenge next season. The midfield, and, in particular, the defensive midfield position, needs looking at with Eric Dier<\/a> prefered in a centre-back Role under Mourinho. And that’s where Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg<\/a> comes in. According to Dan Kilpatrick of the Evening Standard<\/a>, the Southampton<\/a> midfielder wants to join Spurs this summer after failing to agree on a contract extension.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg Keen On Tottenham Hotspur Move<\/span><\/h2>\n

A Swap Deal On the Cards?<\/span><\/h3>\n

With Southampton in need of a right-back and Spurs in need of a defensive midfielder, a swap deal could be on the cards. According to the Kilpatrick’s report, Kyle Walker-Peters<\/a>, who is currently on loan at Southampton from Spurs, could be used in a swap deal with Hojbjerg this summer. By completing a swap deal using Walker-Peters, Spurs feel as though the original price of \u00a335 million will also drop, creating a suitable deal for both parties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The deal certainly makes sense, too, with Jose Mourinho getting his desired midfielder and Ralph Hassenhuttl putting an end to Southampton’s right-back problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Deal That Serge Aurier Could Make or Break<\/span><\/h3>\n

With Serge Aurier<\/a> reportedly keen to once again push for a move out of North London once more, Jose Mourinho may be forced to keep ahold of Walker-Peters due to the lack of right-backs at the club. Aurier’s exit would put an end to any deal including Walker-Peters coming to fruition.<\/span><\/p>\n

If the deal does happen, however, one can only praise Spurs for what would be a good piece of business, swapping an undeeded player for one who is definitely needed. The deal would make sense financially, too, with the swap deal lowering the initial price.<\/span><\/p>\n

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