Matteo Moretto has reported that Tottenham have received and rejected an opening offer from Atletico Madrid for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
The bid reportedly totalled €20m (£17.15m), which is only just over what Spurs paid for the midfielder when he was down to the final year of his Southampton contract (SkySports).
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Considering Hojbjerg was a near-everpresent in the Tottenham midfield last season across three different managers, it seems understandable why Daniel Levy would expect a return on his investment.
Hojbjerg to Atletico Madrid is heating up
It was reported by The Daily Mail this month that ‘positive developments’ had occurred in talks between Spurs and Atletico Madrid for Hojbjerg.
The Times even say that Hojbjerg has already agreed on personal terms with the La Liga outfit ahead of a potential move.
However, the Danish midfield is said to be hoping that Spurs drop their asking price to help the transfer go through this summer (Mundo Deportivo – 24/07 as relayed by Sport Witness).
Spurs Web Opinion:
£17m for Hojbjerg is just a silly bid for Atletico Madrid to put in. Spurs are playing with a midfield three next season and would need to replace Hojbjerg if he leaves. You wouldn’t get a replacement of his quality for anywhere close to £17m. It has to be £35m-£40m or he isn’t worth selling.
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