Tottenham named as shark in race for £69m man who Christian Eriksen mentors

Tottenham have been dubbed a “shark” within the race to signal a £69 million participant who’s personally mentored by former star Christian Eriksen.

Spurs eye new midfielder with Hojbjerg prone to depart

The way forward for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg seems fairly far-off from north London, coming 4 years after Jose Mourinho signed him from Southampton.

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The Lilywhites are set to return to an previous stomping floor for the deal.

The Dane’s contract expires in 2025, and given his bit-part standing beneath Ange Postecoglou, this summer time may nicely be the time Spurs choose to promote Hojbjerg.

In a current interview, the midfielder even admitted to his dissatisfaction over taking part in time this season, with stories suggesting that Tottenham will look to sell Hojbjerg and sign a replacement.

“In fact I’m not pleased with what’s occurring on the membership. It’s not a secret, but it surely’s not one thing I make a fuss about both,” mentioned Hojbjerg on his Spurs playing time.

“I can put my head on the pillow realizing that I’m giving it my all to indicate the coach that he ought to consider in me. This isn’t the case for the time being, and it’s the coach who has to clarify why.”

The 28-year-old has truly made loads of league appearances, however the overwhelming majority of them have been off the substitute’s bench. At this stage of his profession, it’s maybe greatest that the membership and participant half firm, regardless of Postecoglou truly calling him vital.

“It’s apparent somebody that has performed usually would have needed to play extra however in the end our performances have been sturdy and he has needed to bide his time,” mentioned Postecoglou on Hojbjerg earlier this season.

“He has additionally been essential in loads of the video games that we’ve gained late or needed to shore up late. He has been one of many individuals who has helped us and it isn’t like he hasn’t contributed in any respect. He’s been a extremely vital half for us.

“We wouldn’t be on this place if we have been simply reliant on our beginning XI. It’s one thing we impress on all the guys that as disenchanted as you’re at not beginning, it doesn’t imply you aren’t taking part in.”

When it comes to the names who may are available in to succeed Hojbjerg, there are a number of who’ve been talked about, and a reasonably new one is Sporting Lisbon ace Morten Hjulmand.

Tottenham named as shark in race for Hjulmand

In response to newspaper Report, by way of Sport Witness, Tottenham are one of the “European sharks” circling in the race for Hjulmand alongside Man United.

Little else is added past this, however a earlier report from The Sun claims he has a £69 million launch clause written into his contract and is definitely mentored by ex-Spurs star Eriksen.

The Denmark ace signed for Sporting from Lecce final summer time, the place he has gone on to make 24 appearances as a mainstay in Ruben Amorim’s aspect.