Tottenham Hotspur are keen on bringing Morten Hjulmand to the club, but the Lilywhites will not like hearing the latest developments on the midfielder’s future.
With reports indicating that Yves Bissouma and Joao Palhinha may not be at Spurs at the start of next season, a number six may be at the top of Roberto De Zerbi’s agenda for the summer transfer window.
Morten Hjulmand has been mooted as a target for Spurs for over a year, and it appears that Spurs have not stopped tracking the 26-year-old.
Reports from Portugal suggested last month that Tottenham can land the midfielder for around €50m (£43.2m) this summer, but there has been a new twist in the race for the Dane.
Tottenham’s Morten Hjulmand plans may be ruined by two Premier League giants
CaughtOffside now say that there is ‘strong interest’ from the Premier League in Hjulmand, who is becoming ‘one of the most closely monitored midfielders’ ahead of the summer window.
Among the interested clubs are Spurs, who are big fans of the Denmark international as they see him as ‘a potential cornerstone in their midfield system’, and someone capable of providing balance between defence and attack.
However, the report provides some bad news for the Lilywhites, revealing that both Manchester United and Liverpool have also entered the race for Hjulmand.
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The Red Devils have identified the 26-year-old as a potential successor to Casemiro, while Liverpool admire the Sporting star’s versatility and endurance.
Spurs have to convince Hjulmand he can achieve success at N17
CaughtOffside say that the midfielder would likely want to earn in the range of £120,000 to £150,000 per week in the Premier League, but it is made clear that an increased salary is not his primary motivation for a transfer.
Hjulmand is said to be prioritising competitive opportunities and long-term success over financial incentives, and clubs interested in him will need to demonstrate ‘a clear vision for competing at the highest level’.
Given Tottenham’s current predicament and their lack of European football next season, one would expect them to find it challenging to convince the Sporting midfielder that he can fulfil his ambitions in North London.