Chelsea and Man Utd in transfer tug-of-war over Morten Hjulmand
The Premier League’s summer transfer window is heating up as Chelsea and Manchester United lock horns over the potential signing of Sporting Lisbon’s midfield dynamo, Morten Hjulmand. Hjulmand Eyes Premier League Move The 26-year-old Denmark international has reportedly expressed his desire to leave Sporting CP and make the leap to English football ahead of the 2025-26 season. Since arriving in Portugal from Lecce in 2023, Hjulmand has established himself as one of the most consistent midfielders in the Primeira Liga, catching the attention of top clubs with his tactical intelligence, combative style, and leadership. United in the Driving Seat, But Chelsea Lurking While Manchester United are believed to be leading the race, Chelsea remain firmly interested in the former Admira Wacker and Lecce star. United are prioritising a new defensive midfielder as they look to revamp their spine, while Chelsea are keen to add depth to their midfield but may struggle to offer the regular minutes Hjulmand desires. Sporting Hold Firm Amid Gyokeres Uncertainty Sporting are said to be open to selling the midfielder for around €40 million, but any deal remains on pause due to uncertainty surrounding the potential departure of star striker Viktor Gyokeres. Until that saga is [...]
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