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Newcastle United want to sign Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Marseille for £15 million as a replacement for Bruno Guimaraes.

Newcastle United are exploring the possibility of signing central midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from French side Marseille. According to trusted source Sky Sports, the former Tottenham Hotspur man is a priority target for the Magpies' hierarchy.

The primary reason behind Newcastle's pursuit of a new midfielder is the departure of Bruno Guimaraes. The club is keen to bolster their squad with the experience of the 31-year-old Denmark international.

Hojbjerg himself is open to a return to the Premier League, with Marseille valuing their midfielder at £15 million.