Newcastle United closing in on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, deal could cost around €15m | OneFootball

Newcastle United and Marseille are close to reaching an agreement for the transfer of Denmark international midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

According to Foot Mercato, the Magpies are now pushing to finalise a deal this week.

Sporting director Ross Wilson has made Hojbjerg a primary target to reinforce the midfield following Bruno Guimaraes’ move to Arsenal.

The total financial package is expected to be around €15 million.

The ‘phenomenal‘ 31-year-old Danish midfielder spent the past two seasons with Marseille, establishing himself as one of Ligue 1’s most effective holding midfielders.

However, Marseille are under financial pressure to reduce their wage bill this summer, opening the door for Hojbjerg’s departure at a reasonable fee.

Hojbjerg would provide Newcastle with an immediate injection of Premier League experience and defensive stability.

Having made over 250 top-flight appearances for Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur, the Dane offers a proven profile who can immediately readapt to the intensity of English football.

With negotiations now in the final stages, the Newcastle hierarchy are working to finalise details before scheduling a medical.

If all goes to plan, Hojbjerg could join up with the squad before the weekend, adding crucial depth to Newcastle’s squad for the upcoming campaign.

Newcastle kicked off life under new manager Matthias Jaissle with a 2-1 win victory at Valencia on Sunday.

However, Anthony Elanga picked up an injury after a reckless tackle from Jose Luis Gaya. The issue is not as serious as first feared.

Jaissle’s men next face Everton on Wednesday before returning to England for a double-header against Bayer Leverkusen and Strasbourg to wrap up pre-season.