Manchester United eye move for Sporting star Morten Hjulmand amid Juventus interest

Manchester United are exploring a summer move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand, sources close to the club have revealed. The 26-year-old Danish international has emerged as a top target for new United boss Ruben Amorim, who is keen to reunite with the player at Old Trafford.

Amorim worked closely with Hjulmand during their time together at Sporting CP. The Portuguese coach sees the defensive midfielder as a perfect fit for his tactical setup and is pushing for the club to secure his signature.

Hjulmand has been a standout performer for Sporting, making 47 appearances across all competitions last season. He contributed three goals and two assists, anchoring the midfield with discipline and composure. In total, he has featured in 96 matches for the Portuguese giants, scoring seven goals and assisting six more.

On the international stage, Hjulmand has become a regular fixture for the Denmark national team, earning 19 caps and scoring once. His blend of defensive solidity and intelligent ball distribution makes him an attractive prospect for top European clubs.

While Juventus are currently in advanced discussions with Hjulmand over personal terms, negotiations with Sporting Lisbon have hit a stumbling block. There remains a significant gap in valuation, and this could open the door for Manchester United to make a competitive bid.

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Sporting are not keen on letting their midfield general leave on the cheap. The Lisbon-based club reportedly values the player highly, aware of his increasing importance and market demand. However, Amorim’s relationship with Hjulmand could prove pivotal if Manchester United decide to formalize their interest.

The Red Devils are in need of reinforcements in midfield, especially with potential departures and injury concerns affecting squad depth. Hjulmand’s proven track record in both domestic and international football makes him a compelling option for the Premier League side.

For Ruben Amorim, bringing in a familiar and trusted midfielder like Hjulmand would represent a strong statement early in his tenure. Not only would it bolster United’s midfield options, but it would also signal a clear tactical direction under the new manager — one rooted in balance, structure, and smart positional play.

As transfer talks heat up across Europe, Manchester United’s interest in Morten Hjulmand is one to watch. If a deal can be struck with Sporting Lisbon, the Danish star could soon be making his Premier League debut under a manager who knows exactly how to get the best out of him.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.