Newcastle United are interested in Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile HojbjergNewcastle United are interested in signing Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer, according to French outlet Foot Mercato. Newcastle want a replacement for Arsenal-bound Bruno Guimaraes, and Magpies sporting director Ross Wilson is looking to bring the Hojbjerg to the St James Park club. Toons new manager Matthias Jaissle needs an experienced and quality midfielder following the Brazilians exit, and Hojbjerg fits the bill having made 254 Premier League appearances during his time in England.The former Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur star has played 75 games for Marseille since moving to France, and a return to the Premier League could appeal to him. The 31-year-old is on the Magpies shortlist, but they have other options.Hojbjerg proved his quality in the Bundesliga with the likes of Bayern Munich, FC Augsburg and Schalke 04 before moving to England. The Newcastle targets main strengths include passing and playing through balls despite largely playing as a defensive midfielder.