Transfer Talk: Højbjerg firms as Juventus’ top target،
The summer transfer window is closed across Europe, but there are still moves afoot and plenty of gossip swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Juve eyes Højbjerg
Juventus want to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Émile Højbjergaccording to the Telegraph.
The club’s sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, was reportedly in attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London on Monday evening to watch the 28-year-old Denmark international in action during the remarkable 4-1 defeat to Chelsea. Bianconeri assess whether he should make a move for his signature when the January transfer market opens.
Hojbjerg is one of the players who has struggled for game time since the arrival of new manager Ange Postecoglou, having made just one league start this season, and it is believed Spurs would be ready to let him go.
The Serie A club have recently been on the lookout for reinforcements for manager Massimiliano Allegri’s squad, and it appears Hojbjerg is now at the top of their list of potential options. He was previously linked with a move to Atletico Madrid this summer.
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Paper gossip
– Fulham leads race to sign Fluminense midfielder Andrew, reports UOL. Liverpool and Arsenal are also said to be interested in the 22-year-old, but Bayern Munich are expected to return in January with hopes of landing him. João Palhinhathe Cottagers appear to be making the first move to try to sign the Brazil international ahead of the Premier League competition.
– Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are keen on the Lille defender Lény Yoro, says Ekrem Konur. Scouts from both clubs reportedly watched him during the recent Ligue 1 clash against Marseille, with the 17-year-old a regular starter for the club since his professional debut last May.
– Two major European clubs are closely monitoring the Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Manu Koné, writes Rudy Galetti. Bayern Munich are one of the latest clubs to be linked with the 22-year-old as they look for midfield reinforcements in January, and it appears Liverpool have also maintained their interest after being linked with his signing this summer.
– Top clubs keeping tabs on Juventus centre-back’s contract situation Bream, reveals Calciomercato. THE Bianconeri They are believed to be interested in extending the 26-year-old’s contract, having already made initial contact with his representatives. He has been a key player for the club this season, making 11 appearances in Serie A.
