Manchester United are growing increasingly confident of signing Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjurmand, according to TEAMtalk.
The Denmark international has emerged as a priority target for manager Ruben Amorim, who knows the player from his time in Lisbon.
Amorim is believed to be pushing for a reunion as he aims to rebuild United’s midfield.
Hjormand’s current contract includes an €80 million release clause, but sources say the club believes Sporting may be open to negotiations, especially given Amorim’s good relationship with his former employer.
Morten Yurmand is attracting the attention of Manchester United
Hjormand’s growth over the past two seasons has been nothing short of amazing. The 26-year-old has established himself as one of Europe’s most reliable deep midfielders.
During his time at Sporting under coach Amorim, he became a central figure in the team, defending the backline and coordinating play from deep.
United’s interest comes as Amorim continues to rebuild an Old Trafford midfield that has lacked balance and clarity in recent years.
Casemiro’s potential departure when his contract expires in 2026 and continued uncertainty over Coby Mainu’s future have accelerated the need for reinforcements.
Sporting are in no rush to sell one of their key assets, and the Portuguese side’s history of tough negotiations over past player deals suggests they will hold out unless a substantial offer arrives.
United also have other targets in mind
Meanwhile, United are also eyeing Borussia Dortmund’s Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of England star Jude Bellingham, and Porto’s Victor Froholt, another Danish midfielder admired for his box-to-box qualities.
However, Yulmando remains Amorim’s preferred choice, with the manager reportedly seeing him as a natural leader who can anchor United’s midfield for years to come.
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