The 31-year-old Danish midfielder and captain of Olympique de Marseille rejected Newcastle United’s transfer proposal, choosing to stay in Ligue 1. Negotiations reportedly took place between July 7-9, with the English club valuing the player at £12-15 million, far less than the £30 million they once offered Tottenham. Newcastle were looking to replace two key departures, Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali, in their midfield. The player’s agent confirmed his commitment to Marseille, describing him as a proud Marseille player with no intention of leaving. Last season, the Dane scored 5 goals in 43 appearances across all competitions.
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