Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 28, is having trouble escaping Tottenham.
The Spurs have completely changed their style of play this season with the appointment of manager Enze Postecoglou. Unlike previous managers such as Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, who played a more defensive style of soccer, Postecoglou has opted for an attacking style of play, which has resulted in a more dynamic game.
This naturally led to a change in personnel, with defensive midfielder Hojbjerg quickly losing his place in the starting lineup.
Hojbjerg has been with Southampton since the 2018-19 season and has been a standout performer. Spurs signed him ahead of the 2020-21 season to bolster their midfield. Hojbjerg played a key role in the middle of the park, boasting a gritty defense.
However, since Postecoglou's arrival, he has lost his place in the starting lineup to Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma. Postecoglou favored Sarr and Bissouma for their attacking and ball-handling skills, relegating Hojbjerg to a backup role. 토토사이트
As a result, Hojbjerg is looking to leave Tottenham. He has already been linked to Atletico Madrid (Spain) and Manchester United (England) since last summer.
Juventus have been the closest to a deal recently. The Bianconeri were in need of a replacement after central midfielder Paul Pogba was suspended for a positive doping test. After looking at several candidates, they approached Hojbjerg and began negotiations with Tottenham.
Despite his wishes, it appears that the move will not be easy. According to Football Insider, "Juventus rebelled against Tottenham's asking price. The two sides have failed to agree on a price and the deal is in danger of falling through."
Tottenham's contract with the player runs until 2025. With Spurs looking to add to their squad in the winter transfer window, they will be looking to capitalize on the sale or loan of Hojbjerg. This is the worst possible situation for the player, who cannot easily leave Tottenham.