Galatasaray are reportedly interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg before the summer transfer window closes in Turkey.
The 28-year-old has been made surplus to requirements in North London by new head coach Ange Postecoglou, despite featuring heavily for the club over the past few seasons.
Hojbjerg started 35 Premier League matches for the Lilywhites last term, scoring four goals and providing five assists from a midfield position, meaning that the 2022-23 term was his most productive in terms of goal contributions.
Although the Denmark international managed to break personal records, Spurs struggled heavily last term and missed out on European football after finishing eighth in England's top flight.
According to Sabah, Galatasaray are exploring the possibility of bringing Hojbjerg to the Turkish Super Lig for the 2023-24 campaign.
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Okan Buruk's men are back in the Champions League after winning their domestic league by eight points last term, with the club set to face Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Copenhagen in a tricky-looking Group A.
The report claims that Galatasaray are preparing to advance their interest in Hojbjerg, with the Turkish giants set to contact the player and Spurs over a potential move.
Galatasaray still have time to complete a deal for the Dane, as they can register new players with UEFA - guaranteeing their availability for the Champions League - until September 4.
It is understood that Hojbjerg has been added to a shortlist of midfield options after a top target of the Super Lig holders moved elsewhere on Friday.
Sofyan Amrabat was reportedly of interest to Galatasaray, however the Morocco international secured a loan switch to Manchester United on England's deadline day from Serie A outfit Fiorentina.
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The report adds that Buruk's side are also keen on securing the services of Arsenal's Thomas Partey and Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez, with Cimbom setting their heights high ahead of a return to the Champions League later this month.
It is believed that a move away from the Emirates Stadium is unlikely for Partey, who has started all three of his side's Premier League matches so far this season.
The Ghana international is set to miss Arsenal's game against Manchester United on Sunday due to a groin injury sustained in training, meaning that he will be unable to make it four successive starts in the league.
Galatasaray extended their unbeaten run in the Super Lig to three matches as they comfortably beat Gaziantep 3-0 on Saturday - the Lions are next in action after the international break against newly-promoted Samsunspor.
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