MU targets Gyokeres teammate, price 80 million euros

After failing in the Viktor Gyokeres deal, MU continues to keep an eye on midfielder Morten Hjulmand of Sporting Lisbon.

Morten Hjulmand has become MU's new target for the central midfielder position.

According to A Bola , Hjulmand is on the radar of coach Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese coach is said to want to reunite with his former student to strengthen the midfield. He himself admitted that this area lacks speed and mobility after the goalless draw with Leeds on July 19.

At 26, Hjulmand is considered one of the most complete defensive midfielders in Europe. He has the ability to win the ball back, support attacks and add a different style to MU's creative midfield.

However, the price is a big barrier. Sporting want to collect nearly 80 million euros, the same as the contract termination clause. Previously, Juventus was only willing to pay 30 to 40 million euros and withdrew. For MU, the deal can only happen if they sell some players in the coming weeks.

The Red Devils have now completed the signing of Matheus Cunha and are close to signing Bryan Mbeumo, but are still looking for a new striker. Nicolas Jackson and Ollie Watkins are being considered. Midfield is also an area that needs reinforcement, with Casemiro, Ugarte and Mainoo all failing to maintain their consistency last season.

Although Gyokeres is on his way to Arsenal, the opportunity for Amorim to reunite with another former student from Sporting is still there, if MU is willing to spend a lot of money, or liquidate players in time to make room for Hjulmand.

Source: https://znews.vn/mu-nham-dong-doi-gyokeres-gia-80-trieu-euro-post1570505.html