Over the past week or so, the Italian media have repeatedly been telling Juventus they need to seriously consider signing Pierre-Emile Højbjerg.
Interest had been reported previously but it was felt that Juventus were backing away because they were concerned about Tottenham’s demands for the midfielder.
Then, at the end of last week, the second testing sample for Paul Pogba’s doping charge came back positive. Juventus are now expected to terminate the Frenchman’s contract, and therefore the need for another body in midfield has become increasingly apparent.
That’s seen the media around Juventus continually bring up the Tottenham player. Monday’s edition of Corriere Torino says contacts with Højbjerg’s entourage have ‘already started’.
The problem, obviously, is Tottenham’s demands. The newspaper states Spurs want €30m for a January move, with some other reports putting that figure as high as €40m.
Juventus would prefer a loan and whilst there may be an ‘opening’ to a winter move, it’s said Spurs would want an obligation to buy in any loan.
Other targets are being looked at, but it’s Højbjerg who is being mentioned the most by far.
Tottenham would likely look to add a midfielder to their squad should the Dane leave, and that will obviously influence their demands.
