Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Sporting CP defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand.
The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months and a report via SportWitness claims that Manchester United are keen on him as well. The player has a release clause of €80 million in his contract, but the report states that he could be signed for less.
Hjulmand has established himself as a key player for the Portuguese club and his performances have been quite impressive in the league as well as in the European competitions. It is no surprise that clubs like Tottenham and Manchester United are keen on him.
Tottenham need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the 25-year-old will add physicality and defensive steel to the side. His arrival will protect the defensive unit and allow the creative players to operate with more freedom as well. Hjulmand could transform Spurs in the middle of the park.
They need quality players in order to do well and fight for trophies regularly. Signing the £66 million-rated midfielder would be a wise decision.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are keen on the player as well, and they need midfield reinforcement. They are looking to rebuild their midfield and Hjulmand would be a quality option. The 25-year-old will be attracted to the idea of joining both clubs, and it remains to be seen where he ends up eventually.
He has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in English football, and he could improve both teams in the midfield. The reported asking price seems quite steep and the two clubs will be hoping to negotiate a more reasonable fee. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds over the next few months.