Arsenal and Manchester United are both trying to sign a £34m midfielder, with a transfer deal already in place.

It seems that the football world is buzzing with news of Morten Hjulmand, as both Arsenal and Manchester United are eager to secure his talents. According to sources in Portugal, the two Premier League clubs are in a fierce competition to sign the Sporting CP captain. Hjulmand joined the Portuguese club in a whopping €21 million deal back in 2023, after making a name for himself at Lecce.

Since then, the 26-year-old Danish midfielder has been a key player in helping Sporting win consecutive league titles and has even been named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year for the past two seasons. The latest reports from Correio da Manha suggest that Hjulmand's potential departure from Sporting is gaining momentum, with both Arsenal and United expressing interest in signing him. If you're a football fan, you'll understand the excitement that comes with the World Cup.

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Sign up now and be in the know! According to the report, Hjulmand almost left Sporting last summer but decided to stay on with the understanding that he would be allowed to leave this summer for a hefty fee of around €40 million. However, the midfielder still has two years left on his contract with Sporting, which also includes an eye-watering release clause of €80 million.

But with the interest from two top clubs like Arsenal and United, it's no surprise that Hjulmand's potential transfer is making headlines. Sporting's head coach, Rui Borges, has acknowledged that the club will most likely sell some players this summer. He stated, "Regarding the transfer market, it's what happens every year.

Some leave and others come in." However, he remains focused on the upcoming game, which he deems to be crucial for the club. Despite not achieving their main objective, Borges wants to secure a second-place finish to qualify for the Champions League. On the other hand, Manchester United are also on the lookout for a new central midfielder, with Casemiro's contract set to expire at the end of the season.

The Red Devils have considered several options, including Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace, Carlos Baleba from Brighton, Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. It will be interesting to see if they make a move for Hjulmand as well. What do you think about the potential transfer of Morten Hjulmand?

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