Tottenham close to agreeing midfielder transfer with Ligue 1 side

Tottenham is about to finalize the transfer of a midfielder who has been a key part of the squad for several years, according to transfer market journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been at the center of rumors for weeks, being linked to clubs such as AC Milan or Galatasaray, according to various media outlets. However, the latest press leaks suggest that the Danish midfielder from Tottenham will head to France's Ligue 1.

And no, it would not be Paris Saint-Germain, as this year, the historic rival of the Parisians, Olympique de Marseille, is reinforcing better than in previous transfer windows and has set their sights on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

"Olympique Marseille are closing in on a deal to sign Pierre-Emile Højbjerg! Agreement in place with the player and also almost done with Tottenham, now working on final details. Pablo Longoria and Mehdi Benatia, on it with Tottenham. Here we go, soon," published Fabrizio Romano on his X account.

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Tottenham close to agreeing midfielder transfer with Ligue 1 side

It is evident that Tottenham Hotspur is about to start a new phase with a fresher squad, letting go of certain players who were important for several years. Despite the already announced contract extension of Son Heung-min, the departures of Harry Kane (last year) and Hojbjerg this year represent a turning point for the Spurs.

The Dane played 36 matches with Tottenham in the Premier League during the 2023-2024 season, where he was only a starter in 8 of those games. He was unable to score any goals or provide an assist.

Fans will be keenly watching to see who steps up to fill Hojbjerg's shoes and how these changes will shape Tottenham's future performance.

Who do you think is Hojbjerg's natural replacement at Tottenham?