With the January 2027 winter transfer window approaching, Milan are using the lengthy international break to assess the major moves to be made with a view to strengthening Ruben Amorim’s squad.
The Rossoneri’s current midfield options highlight a lack of depth in a crucial role: that of a ball-winning midfielder who can also drive the team forward. With only Yunus Musah possessing these specific technical and tactical characteristics, the Italians could turn their attention back to a long-standing target, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, as per Calcio Mercato.
The 1995-born midfielder, currently playing for Olympique Marseille, represents a top-level opportunity both technically and financially, with a market value estimated at between €10 million and €15 million.
Why Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is ideal for Amorim:
Milan need a player capable of covering ground and providing width, winning the ball back and, at the same time, starting attacks with clean, straightforward distribution. Højbjerg fits this profile perfectly. The Danish midfielder combines elite international experience with tactical intelligence that allows him to shield the defence, acting as the ideal stabiliser for the positive transitions demanded by modern football. He is also capable of making dangerous runs into the penalty area.
In fact, AC Milan head coach Ruben Amorim had already approved the signing of the experienced Danish midfielder last summer because he considers him well suited to his style of football.
Marseille are going through a difficult period financially: Greenwood’s sale to Fenerbahce was necessary to balance the books. In fact, the French club had also agreed to sell Højbjerg to Newcastle, only to become furious when the Danish international rejected the move and decided to remain at a club to which he is deeply attached. Milan’s interest would be more appealing to the player, while Marseille’s financial problems remain a reality. That is why the deal is still possible, writes Calcio Mercato.
