Former Sporting coach Ruben Amorim is history at Old Trafford. There is not much interest in Sporting’s eminent captain, Morten Hjulmand. Sporting kept hold of the Dane in the summer transfer window, but this time it is Hjulmand’s turn. Manchester United have been linked with the Danish midfield general for a long time. The player who has gotten under Mourinho’s skin in the Portuguese league. The player who led Sporting from a 3-0 loss at Aspmyra to a 5-0 win and advancement in the second leg of the Champions League is now linked closely with Man United.
According to A Bola, Manchester United have sent signals they are very interested in Hjulmand, with the Premier League club considered the favorite to sign the Danish international, as Casemiro’s replacement.
READ: La Liga ready to pat Mourinho in as Real Madrid coach
The Portuguese media recalls the buyout clause of 80 million euros as an obstacle, but which has now moved. Sporting and Hjulmand are said to have an agreement that a bid between 40 and 50 million euros will make them start negotiations.
According to A Bola, Guardiola and City have moved interest from Hjulmand to Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Andersen, with English media previously claiming Anderson himself wants to move to City. This closes one door for United, who themselves wanted the Forest player, but open the Hjulmand door.
Arsenal are also interested in the Dane, but United are in pole position, it is reported.
Read on F7: Diego Simeone in heated argument with Arsenal player
