According to a new rumor, Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign a new international central midfielder in January to replace Hojbjerg.
Exit links for Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg
Since the start of the season, Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg has only made one start and has been brought in as a replacement on eight occasions in the Premier League, highlighting how out of favor he’s become under Ange Postecoglou.
As a result, Denmark’s international is reportedly hoping to leave in the early stages of next year if his game time does not improve between now and the upcoming window opening (Tipsbladet), implying that the manager may have to enter the market to find a suitable replacement should he depart.
The Lilywhites manager appears to have identified Fabian Ruiz of Paris Saint-Germain as the ideal choice, with his target having made 47 appearances at the Parc des Princes since joining from Napoli last summer.
Luis Enrique’s 27-year-old has less than four years left on his current PSG contract, but despite his solid transfer status, the leadership has expressed an interest in bringing him to the Premier League.
Spurs are pondering a move for Fabian Ruiz.
Tottenham are interested in Fabian Ruiz, according to Spanish media (via Caught Offside). PSG’s star is “likely to be tempted” to join if executives put forward a real offer, with the top tier considered an “attractive option” when compared to other leagues across the world. Spurs value the talisman’s experience and versatility to play anywhere in the midfield, so it will be interesting to see whether this is a January transfer.
Ruiz has previously been hailed as an “artist” by football talent scout Jacek Kulig for the continuously high standard of performances he creates on the field, and it’s fair to say that he is just as strong defensively and offensively.
The Adidas-sponsored left-footed ace currently has a 90.3% pass success rate, indicating that he’s exceptionally calm and controlled in possession, but he also loves to get buried into challenges and win back the ball for his team, averaging 1.7 tackles per game in Ligue 1.
Enrique, who earns £152k per week (PSG wages), is also capable of adding to attempts in the final third, having 61 involvements (33 goals and 28 assists) since the start of his career, which will be another appealing feature to Postecoglou.
Finally, having won five silverwares for club and country since breaking onto the professional scene, Ruiz may be able to bring a winning attitude to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
