Newcastle United are exploring a move to sign former Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg from Marseille, according to Sky Sports.

The Magpies have identified the experienced Danish international as a key transfer target as they seek to rebuild and fortify his midfield options ahead of the new campaign.

Newcastle interested in former Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

Sky Sports broke the news that Newcastle are actively investigating the logistics of bringing the 31-year-old midfielder back to the Premier League.

Hojbjerg spent four seasons in North London with Tottenham, making 184 appearances across all competitions before moving to France, where he made his loan to Marseille permanent.

During his tenure in Ligue 1, Hojbjerg cemented his reputation as a disciplined, reliable engine room presence, registering 62 league appearances, 6 goals, and 9 assists over two seasons while wearing the captain’s armband.

Newcastle’s recruitment hierarchy is reportedly monitoring his situation closely as they evaluate potential opening offers to entice Marseille into business.

BREAKING: Newcastle are exploring a move for Marseille midfielder Pierre Emile-Højbjerg ? pic.twitter.com/3pXc8WsufT

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 7, 2026

Newcastle need midfield reinforcements

Newcastle’s sudden urgency in the transfer market stems from significant disruption in their core setup, with the club facing the daunting prospect of losing both Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.

Tonali joined Spurs in a club record transfer while Guimaraes is closing in on a move to Arsenal.

Losing two fundamental pillars of their midfield unit leaves them with a severe void in positional discipline, ball progression, and defensive stability.

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Known for his robust tackling, tactical intelligence, and exceptional durability, having once led the Premier League in total minutes played, the Dane possesses the precise profile needed to steady Newcastle’s midfield structure.

With extensive Premier League experience from his spells at Southampton and Tottenham, alongside nearly 100 international caps for Denmark, Hojbjerg would offer immediate leadership and battle-tested quality.

As Newcastle look to quickly address their squad deficiencies before the transfer deadline closes, securing Hojbjerg could prove to be one of the most vital moves of their transfer window.