Morten Hjulmand: Arsenal take key step in pursuit of United target
Morten Hjulmand: Arsenal take key step in pursuit of United target Manchester United are eyeing several midfielders from the Premier League and abroad as they look to sign a proper replacement for Casemiro this summer. The Red Devils are preparing for life after the veteran Brazilian, whose contract expires at the end of the season. The English giants have opted to part ways with the 34 year old and are planning to infuse the middle of the park with fresh blood.
United already have Kobbie Mainoo in their ranks, who has forged a rock-solid partnership with Casemiro since the arrival of caretaker manager Michael Carrick in January. The Red Devils now want a combative midfielder this summer who can fill the Brazilian’s boots and complement the Englishman. Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, and Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali are among the Premier League-proven candidates on INEOS’ wish list.
However, INEOS have not limited their search to the English top flight, with candidates also being assessed from foreign leagues. One player who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford since the tenure of former head coach Ruben Amorim is Morten Hjulmand. The ideal Casemiro replacement for United?
Hjulmand has been a mainstay in the middle of the park for Sporting since arriving at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in the summer of 2023 from Lecce. A year later, he was handed the armband, signifying his rising importance to the team. The Danish midfielder was heavily tipped to move to the Theatre of Dreams after Amorim took charge in November 2024.
Unfortunately, the move never materialised, and while the Portuguese head coach departed at the beginning of this year, Hjulmand continues to be named as an option for United – and rightly so. This season, the 26 year old has registered two goals and six assists in 43 appearances for the Portuguese club, all but one of which have been starts. Morten Hjulmand Stats: 2025/26 Season Source: Transfermarkt .