Fabrizio Romano tells fans to ‘keep an eye on’ one possible Spurs exit in January…

Fabrizio Romano has revealed Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is open to leaving Tottenham Hotspur in January, but says the situation could become complicated due to the African Cup of Nations.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has seen his stock fall at Tottenham this season and has struggled for game time under new manager Ange Postecoglou.

The Danish midfielder was a first-team regular under both Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho and was seen as one of the key leaders in the Spurs squad.

Now, with the form of both Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr, Hojbjerg has had to make do with substitute appearances from the bench this season.

He was heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid during the summer (Daily Mail), and turned down a deadline-day move to Fulham (Football Insider).

But, Hojbjerg is known to be ‘disappointed’ with his current situation and there is a belief that Juventus could offer him a way out (CalcioMercato).

Now, Romano has detailed how the 28-year-old may look for an exit in January, but there is a caveat – Spurs may need him to stay to cover for Bissouma and Sarr’s likely involvement in the African Cup of Nations.

He said: “Keep an eye on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg… because as I told you he was an important story a couple of weeks ago as he changed agents after the summer transfer window. He was on the list of Manchester United but the priority option was always Sofyan Amrabat.

“He was also one of the names considered at many other clubs, including Atletico Madrid in the final days of the transfer window. They tried in every way to convince Tottenham of the Hojbjerg deal but no agreement. And now Hojbjerg remains open to a January move.

“He’s keen on a potential transfer. Let’s see if it’s going to be January or the summer window because we know some Tottenham midfielders will go to the Africa Cup and this is why it could be complicated to give the green light to the exit of Hojbjerg.

“But the player is open in January or the summer to leave Tottenham and try a new experience. It’s true that Juventus are keeping tabs on the situation but there are also other clubs.”

I would be very surprised if Hojbjerg remains at the club beyond this season. But, as much as he may want to leave in January, I reckon we will keep hold of him due to AFCON, rather than rushing into any new signing.