Thirsty for talent, MU plans to recruit player who once engraved Arsenal logo

Will Morten Hjulmand wear the red shirt of MU this season?

Manchester United showed a superior performance in the Premier League opening match against Arsenal on August 17, but still had to suffer a 0-1 defeat at Old Trafford. The home team pressed fiercely both with and without the ball. Except for a fatal mistake from the goalkeeper, leading to the only goal for the "Gunners", Arsenal hardly created any clear-cut chances.

Urgent need in midfield

Notably, coach Ruben Amorim started Casemiro alongside Bruno Fernandes, while Manuel Ugarte only came off the bench at the end of the match. The Uruguayan midfielder had a forgettable performance: most of his touches led to fouls, and his only shot went straight into the stands.

As age begins to weigh on Casemiro's legs, and Ugarte has yet to live up to expectations, United need a midfielder to pursue Amorim's philosophy for the rest of the season.

Casemiro has been burdened by age

In fact, throughout the summer, MU was actively looking for a midfielder with a strong physical foundation, with Baleba always considered the number one target. However, the club was forced to stop because the transfer fee was considered too high compared to current capabilities.

MU stepped up contact with Brighton last weekend, but the English team confirmed that they have no intention of selling Baleba in this transfer window. In fact, to complete the deal, the fee will have to be close to 115 million pounds - equal to the record that Chelsea spent to recruit Moises Caicedo. This is an amount of money that makes MU frown after they spent a lot of money last summer.

Looking for old students

With the Carlos Baleba deal falling through, INEOS are considering alternative options. One of the names being eyed is Morten Hjulmand - captain of Sporting Lisbon.

Amorim is well aware of Hjulmand's talent, so the MU board have put him on the target list. Although there are concerns about his fitness and ability to adapt to the Premier League, INEOS is willing to take the risk.

The 26-year-old Danish midfielder has been a mainstay of the Portuguese side since Amorim signed him to replace Ugarte. Last season, Hjulmand was in the top 4% of passing midfielders and the top 3% of ball-winning midfielders in the Portuguese league ( Fotmob ).

According to The Athletic , coach Amorim has a close relationship with Hjulmand from the time they both worked in Portugal and this could become a big advantage if the "Red Devils" decide to take action. As for Hjulmand, joining MU will certainly be a dream that he will find difficult to resist, especially when his future is guaranteed by his old coach.

Hjulmand is not shy about showing off his Arsenal tattoo.

Hjulmand's biggest problem at United was the tattoo on his arm. The Dane is an Arsenal fan and has never been shy about showing off his tattoo as a source of pride. Hjulmand said his love for Arsenal began as a child, when he would watch the team's games with his father.

Hjulmand particularly idolizes the legendary Patrick Vieira and has always considered the former Arsenal captain a great inspiration in his career. However, the tattoo is just a small matter. If Hjulmand goes to Old Trafford and scores against Arsenal, MU fans will forget about the tattoo.

In addition to Hjulmand, MU's list of candidates also includes Adam Wharton - a highly rated midfielder at Crystal Palace and has long been in the sights of the "Red Devils". However, so far there has been no concrete progress.

Source: https://znews.vn/khat-nhan-tai-mu-tinh-chieu-mo-cau-thu-tung-khac-logo-arsenal-post1578249.html