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Morten Hjulmand: Why Sporting CP star is closer than ever to Man United move
TL;DR
Morten Hjulmand is reportedly closer to joining Manchester United as the club looks to revamp its midfield. The departure of key players like Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte has intensified United's search for new talent.
Key points
- Morten Hjulmand is a star at Sporting CP
- Manchester United is looking to revamp their midfield
- Casemiro is leaving the club
- Manuel Ugarte is also expected to depart
- INEOS is involved in the club's transfer strategy
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Morten Hjulmand: Why Sporting CP star is closer than ever to Man United move
Manchester United’s desire to bring Morten Hjulmand to Old Trafford has received a major boost, according to a Portuguese report.
With the summer transfer window fast approaching, all eyes are on how INEOS will revamp this Manchester United midfield.
Casemiro is leaving, and Manuel Ugarte is also widely expected to depart, giving the Red Devils a big reason to rebuild their engine room. United have therefore been linked with several fantastic central midfielders.
One of these is Sporting CP’s pass master Hjulmand.
Morten Hjulmand a top target
Hjulmand is a player the Red Devils have long admired. And it’s easy to understand why: a complete, tactically disciplined deep-lying midfielder who dictates the tempo with smart passing and anchors the team by breaking up play, the Danish international is one of the finest defensive midfielders around.
Manchester City transfer battle
Reports have suggested that the Red Devils face a tough battle for his services with their noisy neighbours, Manchester City, also keen.
It was suggested that City’s director of football, Hugo Viana, who played a key role in Sporting signing Hjulmand from Lecce, at the Portuguese club to win the race for the midfielder.
Q&A
Why is Morten Hjulmand's transfer to Manchester United gaining momentum?
Hjulmand's transfer is gaining momentum due to Manchester United's urgent need to rebuild their midfield following the expected departures of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte.
What impact will Casemiro's departure have on Manchester United's midfield?
Casemiro's departure will create a significant gap in Manchester United's midfield, prompting the club to seek new central midfielders like Morten Hjulmand.
Who are the other midfielders linked to Manchester United this summer?
In addition to Morten Hjulmand, Manchester United has been linked with several other central midfielders as they prepare for a major squad overhaul.