Calciomercato.it have claimed that Juventus will find it quite difficult to get a deal for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg over the line due to a number of factors.
Over the last few weeks, we at Spurs Web have relayed a number of reports from Italian outlets which have indicated that Juve are expected to make a move for Hojbjerg when the transfer window reopens.
This includes an update by Gazzetta dello Sport last week, which revealed that the Serie A giants sent scouts to watch the Tottenham man in action during the international break and that they are ‘fascinated’ by his profile.
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Hojbjerg deal expected to prove difficult for Juventus
Calciomercato.it have now also reported on Juventus’ midfield issues and how bolstering that area of the pitch is a priority for the club in January, with Hojbjerg said to be ‘above all’ on their wishlist.
However, they state that there are ‘no shortage of pitfalls’ for the Old Lady in their efforts to sign the 28-year-old, one of them being the fact that they prefer a loan deal with an option to buy while Tottenham are only open to a permanent sale.
The outlet adds that even though Hojbjerg is not featuring in Spurs’ starting eleven, the Lilywhites want a minimum of €30m (£26m), an amount which the Bianconeri would be hesitant to invest in a player of his age.
Finally, the publication also adds that Juve will have to deal with plenty of competition for the former Southampton man’s signature and are in danger of being ‘overtaken’ by Atletico Madrid in the race.
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Even though Hojbjerg would have only 18 months left on his contract at Tottenham in January, he is quite easily worth £25m-plus, given his experience and quality. Spurs will be hoping that a bidding war ensues for his signature and pushes up the price.
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