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Everton have £25m Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg bid accepted by Southampton as they move ahead of Tottenham in the race to sign the Denmark midfielder

Everton are in pole position to land Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg after having an offer worth up to £25m for the Southampton midfielder accepted.

Southampton received approaches from both Everton and Tottenham for the Danish midfielder, with the Toffees bid one they were satisfied matched their valuation of the 24 year-old.

Everton offered an initial fee in the region of £20m with further add-ons on top.

Everton have had a u00a325million bid accepted for Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
Jose Mourinho (pictured)'s Tottenham are also interested in signing the Danish midfielder

Jose Mourinho (pictured)'s Tottenham are also interested in signing the Danish midfielder

With one year left on his contract, Spurs are understood to value Hojbjerg in the region of £15m.