Juventus open to Manuel Locatelli swap in bid to sign Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg | OneFootball

Juventus are not expected to spend big during the upcoming January transfer window, but Olympique de Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (30) has emerged as a key target for the Serie A side, according to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport. 

The Denmark international is a key part of Marseille’s midfield and has regularly worn the armband under Roberto De Zerbi’s management. Unsurprisingly, therefore, neither OM nor De Zerbi are keen to part ways with Hojbjerg this January.

He is, however, Juventus’ prime target as they have made strengthening their midfield a priority for next month. The Italian side believe that they may have a joker to play, given that De Zerbi is a strong admirer of Manuel Locatelli (27). 

Sending Locatelli in the opposite direction, to the Vélodrome, could sweeten the deal, given that the midfielder has already previously been strongly linked with a move to the Ligue 1 giants. 

GFFN | Luke Entwistle