Newcastle United nearing transfer deal for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Marseille
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Newcastle United is close to finalizing a transfer for midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, with negotiations reportedly advancing this week. The deal, expected to be around €15 million, follows the departure of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal, prompting Newcastle to seek midfield reinforcement. Hojbjerg, 31, has spent the last two seasons at Olympique de Marseille and is noted for his experience in the Premier League. If the agreement is settled promptly, Hojbjerg may join his new teammates before their upcoming fixtures, enhancing the squad's depth for the season ahead.
- •Negotiations for Hojbjerg are nearing completion.
- •Transfer fee expected to be around €15 million.
- •Newcastle aims to reinforce their midfield after Guimaraes' exit.
- •Hojbjerg has significant Premier League experience with over 250 appearances.
- •Potential for Hojbjerg to join Newcastle before their next match.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Marseille and Newcastle nearing €15m deal to complete Pierre-Emile Højbjerg move
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle United closing in on Pierre-Emile Hojberg, deal could cost around €15m
"Olympique de Marseille and Newcastle United are reportedly close to finalising a deal for the transfer of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (31), according to Foot Mercato.Looking to bolster their midfield follo...
"Eddie Howe is at St James’ Park. Newcastle United and Olympique de Marseille are close to reaching an agreement for the transfer of Denmark international midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, with the M...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 12:25 PMMarseille and Newcastle nearing €15m deal to complete Pierre-Emile Højbjerg move
Olympique de Marseille and Newcastle United are reportedly close to finalising a deal for the transfer of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (31), according to Foot Mercato.Looking to bolster their midfield follo...
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 11:55 AMNewcastle United closing in on Pierre-Emile Hojberg, deal could cost around €15m
Eddie Howe is at St James’ Park. Newcastle United and Olympique de Marseille are close to reaching an agreement for the transfer of Denmark international midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, with the M...
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