Juventus target Marseille's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as midfield priority

Juventus keep Hojbjerg on their midfield shortlist

Serie A side Juventus are looking for another midfield addition, with Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli both part of the squad picture. Marseille's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is seen as a key target as the Bianconeri look to bolster that area of the side.

Priority target with contact ongoing

The Dane was linked with a move to Milan in the summer, but a deal never materialised. Juventus have been among the interested suitors, and according to Tuttomercatoweb's Niccolo Ceccarini, the midfield is a priority for the club and Hojbjerg is a priority target, with pressure building for a possible deal.

Contact remains ongoing, with Marseille open to a possible exit in January due to their own financial problems.

A leader for Spalletti's midfield

The former Tottenham player's personality is seen as the perfect fit for what Juventus want, with Luciano Spalletti seeking a leader for the middle of the park. Juventus also view the situation as a good opportunity to exploit the market.

Marseille had all but sold the player to Newcastle United in the summer, which suggests the same pattern could follow in January.