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Manchester United in ‘pole position’ to sign Anderson alternative
TL;DR
Manchester United is in pole position to sign Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP as an alternative to Elliot Anderson. Manchester City is currently the frontrunner for Anderson, prompting United to explore other options.
Key points
- Manchester United targets Morten Hjulmand as an alternative.
- Elliot Anderson is Manchester United's top target.
- Manchester City is leading the pursuit for Anderson.
- Other alternatives include Sandro Tonali and Carlos Baleba.
- United is considering cost-effective options.
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Manchester United in ‘pole position’ to sign Anderson alternative
Manchester United are in pole position to sign Morten Hjulmand from Sporting CP, with the Dane viewed as an alternative to Elliot Anderson.
Anderson is understood to be the club’s top target for the summer transfer window, though Manchester City are pushing hard to sign the Nottingham Forest midfielder. The Citizens are frontrunners for Anderson, leaving United to explore potential alternatives.
Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali, Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, and Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace have all been shortlisted as options, though more cost-effective names are also under consideration.
United want to sign at least two new midfielders in the summer and Hjulmand is back on the club’s radar.
Q&A
Who is Morten Hjulmand and why is Manchester United interested in him?
Morten Hjulmand is a midfielder from Sporting CP, viewed by Manchester United as a viable alternative to their top target, Elliot Anderson.
What other players are Manchester United considering if they can't sign Anderson?
In addition to Hjulmand, Manchester United is considering Sandro Tonali, Carlos Baleba, and Adam Wharton as potential alternatives.
Why is Manchester City pursuing Elliot Anderson?
Manchester City is pushing hard to sign Elliot Anderson, making them the frontrunners for the Nottingham Forest midfielder.
