{"id":93687,"date":"2025-10-21T00:43:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T00:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/93687\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T00:43:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T00:43:07","slug":"united-optimistic-of-landing-morten-hjulmand-in-january-for-cut-price-fee-man-united-news-and-transfer-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/93687\/","title":{"rendered":"United optimistic of landing Morten Hjulmand in January for cut-price fee – Man United News And Transfer News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If there is one area that Ruben Amorim would like to upgrade, it is the middle of the park. Despite Manchester United\u2019s famous win away at Liverpool, problems persist.<\/p>\n

Casemiro usually does not last the full 90 minutes nowadays, and his contract expires next summer<\/a>. Manuel Ugarte, who was signed as the Brazilian\u2019s successor, has struggled to make an impact since his arrival last year.<\/p>\n

With the head coach not trusting Kobbie Mainoo<\/a>, there is clearly room for another defensive midfielder. Amorim initially wanted INEOS to sign Carlos Baleba<\/a> from Brighton and Hove Albion, but his valuation proved to be beyond United\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n

There has been talk of a renewed approach in January<\/a>, but the Cameroonian is likely to cost \u00a3100 million, a fee the Red Devils are unlikely to be able to afford.<\/p>\n

Midfielder hunt<\/p>\n

Crystal Palace\u2019s Adam Wharton is another top target<\/a>, but the Eagles will not let go for less than \u00a370-\u00a375 million<\/a>. United will prefer a more economic option in January.<\/p>\n

And as per Teamtalk<\/a>, Amorim has asked the 20-time English league champions to go after his former Sporting CP protege Morten Hjulmand.<\/p>\n

Amorim loves the Dane having worked with him at his previous club, and he is not only adept at shielding the backline but his passing ability is also better than Ugarte.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old has a release clause worth \u00a370 million in his contract, but United are confident they can get the former Lecce midfielder for \u00a350 million.<\/p>\n

\u201cManchester United, under the stewardship of Ruben Amorim, are intensifying their search for midfield reinforcements as the January 2026 transfer window approaches, with a Sporting CP star high on the shortlist, TEAMtalk understands.<\/p>\n

\u201cSources indicate that Hjulmand, a 26-year-old Danish midfielder, is \u201cabsolutely loved\u201d by Amorim, who coached him at Sporting before joining United.<\/p>\n

Morten Hjulmand available for less than release clause<\/p>\n

\u201cThe pair\u2019s successful collaboration in Lisbon, where Hjulmand anchored a title-winning side with his tenacity and precise passing, makes him a natural fit for Amorim\u2019s vision at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

\u201cTEAMtalk understands that United are optimistic about securing Hjulmand for around \u00a350m, despite his \u00a370m release clause, as Sporting may be open to negotiations given their relationship with their former manager.\u201d<\/p>\n

There is no doubt, Morten Hjulmand is a quality player, but there are doubts about his physicality<\/a>, and United need someone who can hit the ground running.<\/p>\n

Most players from abroad tend to take time to adapt to the rigours of the English top-flight, and in the second half of the campaign, most incomings might not get that time. Now, the ball is in INEOS and Amorim\u2019s court.<\/p>\n

Feature image Francesco Pecoraro via Getty Images<\/p>\n

The Peoples Person has been one of the world\u2019s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social<\/a><\/p>\n

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