Morten Hjulmand: United forced to show their hand in midfield chase by City rivals

Morten Hjulmand: United forced to show their hand in midfield chase by City rivals If Manchester United truly believe Morten Hjulmand is the perfect fit for their midfield, they must act, and act now. INEOS have been weighing options to strengthen United’s engine room, and Hjulmand has consistently been among those midfielders linked. A brilliant deep-lying playmaker, Hjulmand stands out for his ability to break up play and, moreover, his exceptional capacity to dictate tempo with precise passing.

At his best, he offers exactly the kind of control that top sides crave. With that in mind, this summer he is expected to leave the Estadio Jose Alvalade as he looks to take the next step in his career. For some time, Juventus have been viewed as a likely destination if United fail to move.

City also want Hjulmand Now, however, Manchester City have entered the race. A Bola report: “Manchester City’s interest in Morten Hjulmand has gained new momentum in recent weeks, with the English giants taking concrete steps to secure the Sporting midfielder in the next transfer. “City have already made informal contact with Sporting’s management with a clear objective: to get ahead of the strong competition, which includes, among others, Juventus and Manchester United, and secure the signing of the Dane immediately after the end of the current season.

” Of which, according to the Portuguese outlet, City are relying on Sporting director Hugo Viana’s connections and knowledge (he was at Sporting CP before moving to the Etihad) to tilt the contest in their favour. However, despite claims of an advantage, no direct negotiations are underway between Sporting and City. As a result, that leaves United with a genuine chance, provided they ramp up their efforts.