Newcastle United pursue Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Marseille

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Newcastle United pursue Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Marseille
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Newcastle United has expressed interest in signing midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Marseille, as reported on August 7, 2026. The club seeks a replacement for Bruno Guimaraes, who is heading to Arsenal. Hojbjerg, 31, has extensive Premier League experience and could return to England after his time at Marseille. The Magpies' sporting director, Ross Wilson, is exploring options, with Hojbjerg included on the shortlist alongside other candidates.

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  • •Newcastle United targets Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Marseille.
  • •Club searches for a replacement for Arsenal-bound Bruno Guimaraes.
  • •Hojbjerg has made 254 Premier League appearances.
  • •Ross Wilson is assessing various midfielder options.
  • •The transfer is part of Newcastle's summer strategy.
Latest Updates
  • 7:17 AMYahoo Sports — Marseille ‘Furious’ Over Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s Newcastle Decision
  • 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg Makes Decision Amid Newcastle Transfer Interest
  • 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Newcastle Interested In Experienced Ligue 1 Midfielder
  • 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle considering move for Pierre-Emile Højbjerg to replace Bruno Guimarães
  • 6:04 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle United now interested in signing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
  • 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle United are interested in Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
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Newcastle United’s attempts to rebuild its midfield have taken several turns already this summer, with Matthias Jaissle still looking for a seasoned veteran to lead his team after the departures of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. The latest setback came Monday when Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg rejected a move to St. James’ Park despite Newcastle reaching an […]

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Newcastle United has quickly turned its attention toward rebuilding a midfield that has lost two of its most influential players this summer, with Bruno Guimaraes following Sandro Tonali out of St. James’ Park and leaving Matthias Jaissle short of proven experience. Heading into the weekend, an unheard-of name emerged as one of Newcastle’s main targets […]

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It has now been reported that Newcastle United are interested in Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The Mail say that their information is that: ‘The experienced Danish international has been identified as someone who could help smooth the transition from losing Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali from their midfield.

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