Juventus Makes Hojbjerg Their Priority to Close Out the Summer Window

Juventus Turin has made Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg their priority for the final hours of the summer transfer window, according to Sport Mediaset. The 31-year-old Danish midfielder, under contract with Olympique de Marseille, is being pushed toward the exit by the Phocaean club, which is seeking to ease a wage bill burdened by the approximately €500,000 monthly salary earned by the Danish international.

The Turin path is gaining traction despite the imminent arrival of Pape Matar Sarr from Tottenham, which testifies to the Old Lady’s marked interest in strengthening their midfield before the market closes on Tuesday, September 1st at 8 p.m. Foot Mercato, for its part, mentions a loan with obligation to buy formula, a structure that would suit Marseille: the Marseille club would immediately offload the player’s salary while securing a future sale.

The main obstacle remains Hojbjerg’s own position. The Dane has already declined an offer from Newcastle, even though the Magpies had agreed with Marseille on the transfer terms. This refusal illustrates the player’s demands regarding the choice of his next destination, and Juventus will need to convince a midfielder who has no intention of sacrificing his sporting ambitions to resolve a contractual situation that has become uncomfortable on the Canebière.