The 26-year-old Danish international has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months, with Arsenal also interested in landing his signature. However, reports claim that Manchester United are in pole position to complete the deal.
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Man United knows Morten Hjulmand’s asking price
The player has a termination clause of 80 million euros in his contract, but could sign for a reasonable amount. According to a report by Portuguese publication A Bola, Sporting CP could sanction his departure if an offer of between 40 and 50 million euros is presented.
Manchester United have prioritized signing a quality defensive midfielder this summer. Denmark International could be the ideal acquisition. He is an expert with the ball at his feet and excellent at breaking up the attacking movements of his rivals. He will add physicality and defensive steel in the middle of the park for Manchester United. Casemiro will leave the club in the summer and could be the ideal replacement.
Aside from his quality as a midfielder, his leadership skills could prove invaluable.
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Arsenal are also interested in Hjulmand
Arsenal could also use more physicality in the middle of the park, and they are keeping an eye on him. The player’s agent was recently seen attending a UEFA Champions League match at the Emirates. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal follow up their interest with an official offer in the summer.
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Both clubs will be attractive destinations for the midfielder, who will seek to compete at the highest level. The two clubs are also likely to participate in the UEFA Champions League next year. It remains to be seen where it ends.