{
  "id": 465092,
  "title": "Newcastle United closing in on Pierre-Emile Hojberg, deal could cost around €15m",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/newcastle-united-closing-in-on-pierre-emile-hojberg-deal-could-cost",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T11:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/newcastle-united-closing-pierre-emile-115500817.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Newcastle United is inching closer to finalising a deal for midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojberg, with the transfer potentially costing around €15 million. Eddie Howe's team is actively pursuing the Danish international, who has been a cornerstone for Olympique de Marseille over the past two seasons. Hojberg's acquisition would bolster Newcastle's midfield, providing Premier League experience and defensive stability. The 31-year-old Danish player has made over 250 top-flight appearances for Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur, offering a proven profile that can adapt to English football's intensity quickly. With negotiations nearing completion, Newcastle is expected to complete the signing before the weekend, readying Hojberg for the upcoming Premier League campaign.",
  "summary": "Eddie Howe is at St James’ Park. Newcastle United and Olympique de Marseille are close to reaching an agreement for the transfer of Denmark international midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, with the M...",
  "key_points": [
    "Newcastle United close to signing Pierre-Emile Hojberg.",
    "Deal could cost around €15 million.",
    "Hojberg offers Premier League experience and defensive stability."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}