Olympique de Marseille continues to advance on its vast summer project. After the sales of Mason Greenwood to Fenerbahçe, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Deportivo La Corogne and Hamed-Junior Traoré to Genoa, the Marseille club still hopes to record several departures by the end of the transfer window in order to reduce its payroll and replenish its coffers. Among the priority files is that of Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg. Despite a solid season (43 starts, 5 goals and 5 assists), the 30-year-old Danish international, under contract until 2028, will not be retained by the Marseille leaders, who hope to recover around 15 million euros.
Already last month, the midfielder’s future seemed to be written far from La Canebière. Atalanta Bergamo had expressed a concrete interest, while Besiktas had tried its luck with a first offer estimated at 10 million euros, quickly refused by the Marseille board according to the Italian press. Since then, the situation has accelerated and the Höjbjerg file appears to be one of the most likely to be resolved quickly to allow OM to continue its downsizing.
Milan appreciates his profile
According to information from Sky Italiaa new strong contender has now entered the fray: AC Milan. The Rossoneri are seriously studying the path leading to the Danish midfielder in order to strengthen their midfield. His profile particularly appeals to Ruben Amorim, who has already given the green light to his leaders. The Portuguese technician appreciates the volume of play, the experience and the tactical qualities of the former Tottenham player, whose announced departure from Marseille makes the operation particularly accessible.
Still according to the Italian media, Milan does not wish to rush. Ruben Amorim, newly arrived at the head of the team, intends to first evaluate his entire squad before launching a concrete offensive. But the Höjbjerg idea remains very present in Lombard offices and could quickly gain momentum in the coming weeks. A prospect which would also do the business of OM, determined to continue its downsizing operation before the transfer market closes.
