Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are both interested in finalizing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton in the transfer window.
It appears Everton are still leading the race for his signature. According to a special report from the Daily Echo, Hojbjerg has checked out Everton’s training school and has concurred individual terms with the Toffees.
The report declares that Southampton have actually accepted Everton’s offer of ₤25 m for the midfielder.
Everton had submitted a ₤20 m offer earlier this week however it was denied by the Saints.
That suggests, after rejecting 2 previous quotes from the Toffees, Southampton have actually lastly accepted their 3rd offer.
The report declares that although the deal is yet to be settled, it is getting better to be finished.
Nevertheless, there might be a late twist in the tale as Spurs are not quiting on him quickly.
According to reports from The Times, the north London club ‘are expected to increase their offer’ for Hojbjerg
In fact, Stimulates stay confident that they will beat Everton in the race for the midfielder’s signature.
Hojbjerg, who has one year left on his contract, chooses a move to north London.
Spurs had a quote in the region of ₤15 m turned down earlier, however they are expected to return with an offer that is better to Southampton’s assessment.