Tottenham tell Galatasaray to pay £8.5m to sign 28-year-old this summer
Tottenham Sets €10m Price Tag for Hojbjerg as Galatasaray Negotiates
Tottenham Hotspur has reportedly set a €10m (£8.45m) asking price for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, attracting interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. However, negotiations may face hurdles due to wage demands from the Danish midfielder.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who has played a pivotal role at Tottenham, is expected to seek a transfer this summer. Sources indicate that Hojbjerg has instructed his representatives to prioritize clubs where he can consistently compete for titles. Although the Turkish Super Lig does not rank among Europe’s top five leagues, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce’s interest suggests Hojbjerg could still find a competitive and ambitious environment in Turkey.
Tottenham has already engaged in preliminary discussions with Galatasaray, communicating their €10m (£8.45m) valuation for Hojbjerg. For Galatasaray, this fee is within a manageable range. However, the challenge lies in meeting Hojbjerg’s wage expectations. The midfielder is reportedly seeking a four-year contract worth €5m per year, totaling €30m for the duration of the contract. This significant financial commitment might prompt Galatasaray to negotiate for lower wage demands to facilitate the transfer.
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While Galatasaray remains hopeful for a reduction in Hojbjerg’s wage demands, Fenerbahce also maintains an interest, potentially increasing the competition for his signature. The situation underscores a broader trend where players look beyond the traditional top leagues for clubs that can offer both competitive opportunities and financial security.
From Tottenham’s perspective, there is an expectation that Hojbjerg could attract higher offers from more prominent European clubs. The club’s willingness to accept a lower fee from Turkish teams might only materialize if they fail to secure a better deal before the close of the main European transfer window, similar to the situation with Davinson Sanchez.
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Tottenham’s decision to place an €10m price tag on Hojbjerg sets the stage for potential negotiations that could see the Danish midfielder move to Turkey. However, his wage demands could be a sticking point that Galatasaray and Fenerbahce must navigate. Spurs, on the other hand, might be holding out for more lucrative offers from top European clubs.
The upcoming weeks will be crucial in determining Hojbjerg’s next destination, with the potential for a late transfer should Tottenham’s preferred suitors fail to meet their valuation. As the transfer window progresses, both Tottenham and Hojbjerg will be keen to finalize a deal that aligns with their respective ambitions and financial considerations.