"Hard to turn down Tottenham" – Noel Whelan hints at Spurs winning transfer race

Tottenham are likely to beat Everton in the race to sign Southampton star Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, according to Noel Whelan. The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Lilywhites. Spurs are likely to make important changes to their squad this summer. Whelan indicated that Hojbjerg may find the prospect of playing for Spurs too difficult to turn down. “Oh wow, I’m not so sure – you’ve got two fantastic managers there, haven’t you, in Mourinho and Ancelotti, two legends of the game,” Whelan said when asked about who will win the battle to sign Hojbjerg, as per Football Insider. “Personally I think he’s probably going to be swayed towards London and to Tottenham. I think that’s probably going to be the way he goes. I think it would probably suit him more, Tottenham have been in for him and interested for a number of months now, Everton have only really just come in with this little bit of interest. With the new stadium, the players they have, I think it would be very hard to turn down Tottenham.” The Copenhagen born player will now likely be open to leaving the Saints. He is arguably one of the best defensive midfielders from outside the so-called top-six clubs of the Premier League. Source: nintyminutesonline