Newcastle 'pushing' for Pierre Emile Højbjerg

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·10 August 2026

Newcastle 'pushing' for Pierre Emile Højbjerg

Newcastle United are reportedly 'pushing' to sign Pierre Emile Højbjerg as the club looks to reinvest in midfield.

The Magpies have lost both Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães to North London clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal respectively and are now looking to reinvest.

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One name who has been linked with a move to St James' Park is Pierre Emile Højbjerg who has plenty of Premier League experience having featured for both Southampton and Spurs from 2016 to 2024. The Danish international left Spurs for Marseille on an initial loan before making the deal permanent last summer.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Magpies view the deal to sign the 31-year-old as a 'priority'.

Last season, Højbjerg featured 43 times for Marseille in all competitions, scoring five goals and making five assists.