Marseille and Newcastle ‘nearing’ €15m deal for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg | OneFootball

Foot Mercato reports that Marseille and Newcastle are close to finalising a deal worth around €15m for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (31).

Seeking midfield reinforcements after Bruno Guimarães (29) joined Arsenal, Newcastle hope to complete the Dane’s move this week.

The agreement would aid Marseille’s hierarchy, who are working with limited resources and need funds to stabilise the club’s finances.

Højbjerg arrived on the Canebière two years ago and quickly became a key figure. He made 32 appearances, all starts, in his first season. In his second campaign he played 43 times, starting 40, and also featured in eight Champions League matches.

If the transfer is completed, the experienced midfielder would return to the Premier League, where he previously represented Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur.

Source: GetFootballNewsFrance.com

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