Real Madrid eye Tottenham’s Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg as a potential replacement for departing Casemiro
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Real Madrid eye Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg as a potential replacement for the departing Casemiro… after Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti tried to sign the Tottenham midfielder during his time in charge of Everton
- Real Madrid have earmarked Pierre-Emerick Hojbjerg to replace Casimero
- Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti is an admirer of the Tottenham midfielder
- Ancelotti tried to sign Hojbjerg during his time in charge of Everton
- Casemiro departed Real after nine years in the Spanish capital
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Real Madrid are interested in signing Tottenham star Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to replace the departing Casemiro this summer.
The Danish midfielder has established himself as a key part of Antonio Conte’s Spurs squad, and made 48 appearances for the club across all competitions last season.
According to a report from The Telegraph, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has earmarked Hojbjerg as a transfer target as Los Blancos look to strengthen their squad before the end of the transfer window.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has emerged as a transfer target for Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid
The 27-year-old midfielder is viewed as a potential replacement for the departing Casemiro
Hojbjerg still has three years remaining on his current deal at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, having joined the club from Southampton.
Ancelotti has long been an admirer of the 27-year-old, and even agreed terms to sign Hojbjerg back during his time in charge of Everton, but the midfielder ultimately opted to join then-Spurs boss Jose Mourinho instead.
Since making the move to Tottenham, Hojbjerg has been virtually ever-present in north London, missing just two Premier League games since signing for the club in August 2020.
Ancelotti attempted to sign the Denmark international during his time in charge of Everton
The Denmark international has been in fine form this season, starting both of Spurs’ games in the heart of midfield and scoring an equaliser as Conte’s team salvaged a late point against Chelsea on Sunday.
Madrid’s interest in the Spurs midfielder comes after Ancelotti allowed Real stalwart Casemiro to depart the club to join Manchester United in a £60million deal earlier this week.
The Brazilian has signed a four-year deal at Old Trafford but will not be available for Monday’s game against Liverpool as United were unable to get the transfer over the line in time for Friday’s 12pm Premier League registration deadline.
