Real Madrid eye Tottenham’s Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg as a potential replacement for departing Casemiro

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is set to recommend Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as a Casemiro’s replacement.

The Italian coach tried to sign the Denmark international during his time at Everton and believes Hojbjerg has the attributes to help fill the void left by Casemiro, who is going to Manchester United.

With Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur and Oliver Skipp – who is approaching fitness – all options in midfield at Spurs, Hojbjerg faces a fight to maintain his status as a regular starter.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has emerged as a transfer target for Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid

The 27-year-old midfielder is viewed as a potential replacement for the departing Casemiro

He still has three years remaining on his current deal at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, having joined the club from Southampton.

Since making the move to Tottenham, Hojbjerg has been virtually ever-present in north London, missing just two Premier League games since signing for the club in August 2020.

The Denmark international has been in fine form this season, starting both of Spurs’ games in the heart of midfield and scoring an equaliser as Conte’s team salvaged a late point against Chelsea on Sunday. 

Ancelotti attempted to sign the Denmark international during his time in charge of Everton

Madrid’s interest in the Spurs midfielder comes after Ancelotti allowed Real stalwart Casemiro to depart the club to join Manchester United in a £60million deal earlier this week.

The Brazilian has signed a four-year deal at Old Trafford but will not be available for Monday’s game against Liverpool as United were unable to get the transfer over the line in time for Friday’s 12pm Premier League registration deadline.