April 2nd 2024.
It seems that Morten Hjulmand has caught the attention of two major football clubs, Manchester United and Barcelona. The 24-year-old midfielder has been on Manchester United's radar for a while now, and they are closely monitoring his performance at Sporting. Since joining the Portuguese club last summer, Hjulmand has made quite an impression, playing in 40 games and ranking third in minutes played for the team.
Despite being known as a defensive midfielder, Hjulmand has managed to score three goals and provide two assists in 23 games in the Portuguese league, where Sporting currently sits at the top of the table. Manchester United was heavily linked with Hjulmand during the January transfer window, with reports even suggesting that they offered young player Facundo Pellistri in exchange for the Danish player. It was also rumored that Christian Eriksen, a close friend and mentor of Hjulmand, could play a role in convincing him to join Manchester United.
According to Portuguese publication Record, both Manchester United and Barcelona are closely following Hjulmand's progress this season. Sporting is aware of the growing interest in the player and is determined to keep him by offering him a spot in their captaincy group for next season, alongside players like Sebastian Coates, Luis Neto, and Antonio Adan. Hjulmand is currently under contract with Sporting until 2028, but the club is willing to review and improve his salary to prevent him from being lured away by other clubs.
It is no secret that Manchester United is planning a squad overhaul in the summer, especially after the recent partial takeover by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. One of their top priorities is strengthening their midfield, as their current loan player Sofyan Amrabat has not lived up to expectations and will not be signed permanently. There have also been rumors that Manchester United might part ways with veteran midfielder Casemiro, who has been out due to injury for a significant part of the season.
The future of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is also uncertain, as he has not yet received a public vote of confidence from new co-owner Ratcliffe. Ten Hag's future will most likely depend on the team's performance for the rest of the season, as well as their success in securing a spot in the Champions League and their progress in the FA Cup. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Manchester United and their pursuit of Morten Hjulmand.
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