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Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly stepped up their curiosity within the Sporting Lisbon star with reviews that Manchester United have focused Morten Hjulmand and even have scouts to maintain a detailed eye on him.
Final month, a report coated by The Individuals's Particular person revealed that Hjulmand has been praised at United, forward of the summer season switch window.
The midfield is an space of the pitch that the Pink Devils could also be pressured to handle, particularly if Casemiro leaves the membership.
It’s believed that new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is eager to do away with the Brazilian in an effort to take his hefty wage off the books.
Ought to Ratcliffe achieve ending Casemiro's keep at United, the five-time Champions League ahead will definitely should be changed.
The 20-time English champions are believed to have proposed the thought of together with Facundo Pellistri in a deal for Hjulmand to hitch their ranks, however Sporting Lisbon rejected it.
The Liga NOS giants are solely eager on a money deal and can demand that Hjulmand's £69 million launch clause be invoked.
It was later reported that United had “formal talks” with Ruben Amorim's facet over the companies of the midfield star.
Based on The Solar, United might face competitors from Tottenham Hotspur within the race to land Hjulmand.
The newspaper has revealed that the north London outfit need the 24-year-old, who apparently considers himself an Arsenal fan.
“It’s claimed that Spurs despatched scouts to look at the midfielder in motion.”
“Nonetheless, Hjulmand, 24, has made no secret of his Arsenal obsession, and even has a tattoo of their crest on his higher left arm.”
Representatives from Tottenham have been current throughout Sporting's 2-1 win in opposition to Benfica on Thursday. Hjulmand impressed on that event and was one of many standout performers.
It’s believed the English membership might “launch a summer season bid” for the participant as they appear to safe upgrades on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Oliver Skipp.
The Solar say Hjulmand idolized Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira as a toddler.
All indicators level to United having a troublesome problem to beat different events to Hjulmand's signature in a matter of months.
It stays to be seen whether or not his Arsenal obsession proves to be a hindering issue.