Report: Spurs have two conditions to meet before they let Hojbjerg leave

The rumours surrounding Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s future at Tottenham Hotspur are intensifying as we make our way towards the January transfer window, and now it has emerged that the North London club need two things to happen before they let him go.

Having been a key figure under both Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, it has come as a bit of a shock to see Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg slip down the pecking order at Spurs of late.

The Danish midfielder is currently playing second fiddle to the pairing of Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr in the middle of the park for Ange Postecoglou‘s side.

It seemed Hojbjerg was destined for a move to Atletico Madrid this summer (Daily Mail) but that never materialised. The player himself reportedly turned down a deadline-day move to Fulham, too (Football Insider).

Now, a ‘disappointed’ Hojbjerg is believed to be keen on a switch in January, with Juventus primed to snap him up (CalcioMercato).

Spurs want two things if they are to sell Hojbjerg

However, navigating an exit from the Lilywhites won’t be straightforward for Hojbjerg or any club looking to secure his signature. According to the latest from the Express, Spurs have two demands.

First of all, a replacement must come through the door before Tottenham even consider letting the 28-year-old leave the club in the New Year. With Postecoglou “due to lose” both Bissouma and Sarr to the African Cup of Nations, his squad is set to be “depleted” in January.

This makes Hojbjerg a much more important player than he appears to be right now, and he will inevitably move “up the pecking order.” Therefore, a replacement for him would be pivotal, as Spurs are unlikely to be prepared to lose three midfielders at the same time.

Secondly, any transfer for Hojbjerg has to bring in a “credible fee” for Spurs. The club previously wanted “in excess of £35m” for the Dane, and there are no indications that this valuation has dropped.

Spurs Web Opinion

There is no way we should let Hojbjerg go until we have a replacement, as he will be very important in the absence of Bissouma and Sarr. I think if we can move fast and get a player in early in the window, we could then let Hojbjerg go for around £30m and it would be fair for all parties.