July 26th 2024.
According to reports, Manchester United is showing a strong interest in securing the talents of Sporting Lisbon's Morten Hjulmand for a staggering £67.5m. This news comes as negotiations for Manuel Ugarte, a defensive midfielder, have hit a roadblock between the Red Devils and his current club, Paris Saint-Germain.
Despite having already agreed to personal terms with Ugarte, Manchester United has yet to come to an agreement with PSG on a suitable price. This has left manager Erik ten Hag's team feeling increasingly frustrated and considering other potential transfer options as they prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
One player who has caught United's eye is Hjulmand, who has been linked to the club for quite some time. Their scouts have been closely monitoring the 25-year-old Denmark international and are now ramping up their interest in him, as reports suggest that Ugarte's transfer has hit a snag.
Hjulmand, who is highly-rated in the football world, is said to have a release clause of £67.5m in his current contract with Sporting. Interestingly, United's captain Bruno Fernandes, who made the switch from Sporting to Old Trafford himself, is a big fan of Hjulmand's talents.
However, at the recent Euro 2024 tournament, Hjulmand seemed to distance himself from the speculation surrounding his potential move this summer. When asked about the transfer market, he responded, "But I'm already playing for a very big team." He also praised his current midfield teammates at Sporting, stating that he loves playing alongside them and that they are crucial to the team's style of play.
So why exactly has the transfer of Ugarte to Manchester United hit a roadblock? Well, it seems that the Red Devils and PSG have not been able to come to an agreement on a suitable price for the talented midfielder. PSG is standing firm on their valuation of €70m, and United may need to offload some players before bringing in new faces, especially after recently spending £52m on Leny Yoro.
According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, there is still work to be done on the club side before a deal for Ugarte can be finalized. He also mentioned that United already has an agreement with the player's agent, who is the same as Yoro's, but the negotiations with PSG are still ongoing.
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