Newcastle United are considering a move for former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Marseille, according to Sky Sports.

The Magpies have earmarked the experienced Denmark international as an important transfer target as they look to reshape and strengthen their midfield options ahead of the new season.

Sky Sports reported that Newcastle are actively working through the details of a possible deal to bring the 31-year-old midfielder back to the Premier League.

Hojbjerg spent four seasons in North London with Tottenham, making 184 appearances in all competitions before moving to France, where his initial loan spell at Marseille was made permanent.

During his time in Ligue 1, Hojbjerg reinforced his standing as a disciplined and dependable presence in midfield, recording 62 league appearances, 6 goals and 9 assists across two seasons while also wearing the captain's armband.

Newcastle's recruitment team is said to be keeping a close watch on his situation as the club weighs up possible opening bids that could persuade Marseille to negotiate.

Newcastle's increased urgency in the transfer market comes amid major uncertainty in the heart of their squad, with the club facing the serious possibility of losing both Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.

The departure of two central figures from their midfield would leave a major gap in terms of positional discipline, ball progression and defensive security.

Renowned for his strong tackling, tactical awareness and outstanding durability, and having once led the Premier League in total minutes played, the Dane appears to fit the exact profile Newcastle need to bring balance to their midfield setup.

With considerable Premier League experience from his time at Southampton and Tottenham, along with nearly 100 international caps for Denmark, Hojbjerg would bring instant leadership and proven quality.

As Newcastle aim to deal swiftly with weaknesses in their squad before the transfer window shuts, signing Hojbjerg could turn out to be one of the most important pieces of business they complete this summer.