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Having spent the primary many weeks of the summer time switch window focussing on making reinforcements in assault, with not lengthy left to go for the 2025/26 season to kick-start, it’s time for Manchester United to shift their consideration to different positions they doubtlessly want to enhance.
In fact, the membership continues to maintain trying to find a brand new quantity 9 however a brand new midfielder may be on the playing cards. Though Man Utd have quite a few first rate choices within the squad for that place, it’s price mentioning that the majority of them are very related in profile and there’s a lack of selection.
Now, as per Italian outlet Calciomercato (h/t Manchester Night Information), Manchester United have now made a £34m supply to signal gifted Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP. The 26-year-old has beforehand performed underneath Ruben Amorim.
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The Hjulmand – Amorim relationship
The report mentions that the midfielder shares an excellent relationship with Amorim. Hjulmand was a mainstay within the taking part in XI underneath the Portuguese tactician throughout his time managing Sporting CP and the duo might reunite and be part of the venture at Previous Trafford.
Predominantly a play-breaker who excels taking part in as a defensive midfielder, Hjulmand additionally has the power to dictate play. He isn’t precisely expansive along with his passing and likes to maintain issues easy, making him the right participant to pair with somebody inventive like Bruno Fernandes or Mason Mount.
If Man Utd have been to signal Hjulmand this summer time, he can be the right participant to rotate with Manuel Ugarte. The Uruguayan, who has additionally performed at Sporting CP earlier than, has been on the Crimson Devils since final summer time however is but to totally adapt to the rigours of the Premier League.
An alternative choice to Manuel Ugarte?
Ever since Amorim took over because the supervisor of Manchester United, he tended to make use of Casemiro in a extra box-to-box position and never essentially as an anchor. The skilled Brazilian grew into his new position and impressed along with his performances in the direction of the top of final marketing campaign.
Hjulmand has made a reputation for himself by taking part in impressively for Sporting CP in latest seasons. He’s stated to have a launch clause of near round £69m on his contract with the Portuguese membership, though they’re prepared to agree a a lot decrease price nearer to £43m.
If Man Utd wish to signal the 26-year-old Dane this summer time, they could have to extend their bid. The approaching days would offer a clearer image on how issues play out on this entrance and if Hjulmand is seen sporting a Crimson Devils jersey subsequent season.
