Milan set sights on Hojbjerg: reunion with Rabiot

Milan's midfield search this summer window is taking shape around a familiar name. According to Di Marzio, the club are interested in Danish midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who is set to leave Marseille. Milan's hierarchy view the 30-year-old as a profile suited to new head coach Ruben Amorim's style of play and are considering him as a way to strengthen the midfield.

Hojbjerg's situation at Marseille facilitates this interest. Now one of the club's highest earners with his future increasingly uncertain, the Dane is reported to be open to a departure, a situation said to ease the conditions of a potential transfer.

An interesting detail also accompanies this file. There is talk of a potential reunion with Adrien Rabiot, Hojbjerg's former Marseille teammate who enjoyed a highly successful season at Milan last year — offering the player a familiar face to work alongside at the club.

Competition also enriches this file. Atalanta are reported to have made a concrete offer, but Hojbjerg is said to prefer signing for a major Italian club. It is recalled that Besiktas had previously entered the picture with an offer of around €10 million, which was rejected by Marseille.

The player's profile also explains this interest. Having made 43 appearances across all competitions for Marseille last season, contributing 5 goals and 5 assists, and with a contract running until 2028, Hojbjerg also brings Premier League experience from his time at Tottenham. It is also noted that Milan's participation in the Europa League rather than the Champions League next season raises a question mark over how attractive this move would be for the player.

Source: Di Marzio
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