Southampton outcast Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg 'wants to join Tottenham' and Jose Mourinho 'could use Kyle Walker-Peters as makeweight to drive down £35m asking price'

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Southampton's former captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg reportedly has his sights set on a move to Tottenham this season.

The Dane was stripped of the captaincy at St Mary's in June after failing to agree a contract extension with 12 months remaining on his deal.

After telling Saints of his desire to join a bigger club the armband was handed to James Ward-Prowse, and Hojbjerg has featured only three times during Project Restart.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has appeared only three times for Southampton during Project Restart

Kyle Walker-Peters could be involved in a deal that would take the Dane to Tottenham

Tottenham are believed to be leading the chase, and according to the Evening Standard it is a move to north London the 24-year-old is after.

They claim that Spurs are confident of forcing down the £35million asking price that Southampton have placed on the midfielder.

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho is keen on acquiring a holding midfielder, with Eric Dier expected to shift into defence.

He sees Hojbjerg as a realistic upgrade as he prepares for his second season at the club. 

Jose Mourinho is keen to improve his options in the holding midfield role at Spurs

Mourinho could look to use Kyle Walker-Peters, who is currently on loan on the south coast, as a makeweight in the deal.

The youngster has been a regular for Ralph Hasenhuttl's side since the restart, which has included victory over Manchester City and a draw at Manchester United on Monday night. 

Mourinho last week said 'there is a place' for the 23-year-old at Spurs but, will not stand in his way if he wishes to seek pastures new.