Manchester United has been associated with a movement for sporty CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand, but the remark of a teammate has indicated that the Red Devils of Ruben Amorim can struggle to land their goal
Manchester United is confronted with a fight to secure the signature of sporty CP captain Morten Hjulmand. The Red Devils have just concluded a deal for Brentford, Vooruit Bryan Mbeumo, and an initial £ 65 million shot plus £ 6 million in potential add-ons.
Mbeumo joins the Ruben Amorim team alongside colleague -newcomer Matheus Cunha, but United could still make many movements before the transfer window closes. The club is linked to the sporty skipper Hjulmand, with whom Amorim has previously worked during his time at the Portuguese club.
It has already been a busy summer for sport, after it is locked up in transfer discussions about Ster -Spits Viktor Gyokeres. However, one of Hjulmand's teammates does not expect that the midfielder will also go to the exit this summer.
After the recent victory of Sporting for the season in Sunderland, defender Ivan Fresneda was questioned about the possibility that Hjulmand leaves. “Hjulmand is our captain and he is very happy with us here, I have no doubt,” Fresneda told about O Jogo.
According to TeamTalk, United Hjulmand has reserved as a potential solution to strengthen their midfield, enthusiastically enthusiastically about a reunion with the Denmark International. The 26-year-old joined Sporting after the current United midfielder Manuel Ugarte became a member of Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.
He played in all competitions in 47 games, because sporty both the Primeira League and Taca achieved the Portugal previous term.
The report indicates that Hjulmand, who also caught the attention of Juventus, could be united as £ 52 million. Portuguese publication A Bola claims that the midfielder also has a release company worth around £ 69 million (€ 80 million).
After Hjulmand's debut campaign at Sporting, Amorim appointed him as the new skipper of the club. Yet the Dane was open about his emotions after the manager agreed to join United in November 2024.
“I told him for the other players that we were disappointed in his departure,” Hjulmand told a Bola. “We were counting on him to help us all fight for the second title.
“He himself said the same thing at the start of the season. But then I also told Ruben that we understood his decision.”
He added: “Many players wanted to go into sport with Ruben Amorim because he is a great coach.”
The admiration is mutual, because Amorim has previously branded Hjulmand as the most “complete” midfielder he had coached at Sporting. When comparing Hjulmand with his sporting predecessors Manuel Ugarte and Joao Palhinha, the United manager was expanding in his praise.
“It is a normal evolution and then there is also the merit of scouting,” said Amorim. “I love Palhinha and Ugarte, but I would say that Hjulmand is the most complete player in his position.”
The defensive midfielder made 65 performances under Amorim and took the Primeira Liga title together in 2024. Hjulmand has left for his sports contract for three years.