Newcastle ‘to consider’ move for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg to replace Bruno Guimarães | OneFootball

Foot Mercato reports that Newcastle United have placed Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg on a shortlist. Sporting director Ross Wilson is directly overseeing their interest.

Marseille are seeking to raise funds and trim wages before the window closes, with senior players available for the right price. Gerónimo Rulli and Facundo Medina are already close to departures.

Højbjerg would not be blocked if a satisfactory offer arrives. He joined last summer and quickly became an important figure at the Vélodrome, yet few are now considered untouchable.

Newcastle are preparing for the imminent departure of Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal. Højbjerg is viewed as a leader capable of bolstering Eddie Howe’s midfield.

The former Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton midfielder has deep Premier League know-how, appealing to a club seeking an immediate impact. He remains only one of several options under consideration.

Source: GetFootballNewsFrance.com

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