Exclusive: Man United lead Man City in race for 26-yr-old, he wants move this summer
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(Credit: Imago) Wed 15 April 2026 18:00, UK Morten Hjulmand is pushing to move to the Premier League this summer amid strong interest from Manchester United, sources have told Football Insider.The Red Devils have identified the Sporting CP star as a clear candidate to strengthen their midfield ahead of next season, although they also have several other names on their list of targets. Manchester United are in the market for a midfielder with Casemiro’s departure imminent, and they could be about to give Hjulmand the chance that he has been waiting for. 🔄 Man United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signing scoops, departures, and contract news from the United boardroom.
VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How does Morten Hjulmand compare to Casemiro?Casemiro has enjoyed a resurgence at Old Trafford in recent months, but that hasn’t been enough to convince the club hierarchy that it is worth triggering the extension clause in his contract.As a result, United are being forced to look for a new midfield option in the upcoming window, as they are set to be left with just Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo as natural fits for their deeper-lying roles. StatsHjulmandCasemiroApps (Starts)25 (24)30 (29)G/A610Chances Created per 901.091.29Accurate Passes per 9059.645.6Tackles per 902.182.86Duels Won per 905.416.32Hjulmand’s 2025-26 league stats compared to Casemiro, as per Fotmob.Casemiro has typically operated at the base of the midfield in Carrick’s 4-2-3-1 position, and Hjulmand has occupied the exact same area of the field for Sporting.The former Lecce man has been a central figure in their Champions League success this season, and is currently outperforming Casemiro when it comes to the number of passes that he plays per 90 minutes.
Links between Hjulmand and a move to Old Trafford were particularly strong during Ruben Amorim’s reign, but the club’s interest hasn’t subsided at all now that Carrick is at the helm.Man United’s midfield options could get thinner before Morten Hjulmand moveFootball Insider recently revealed that Newcastle are lining up a move for Ugarte this summer, amid ongoing suggestions that he could be sold ahead of next season. He has been heavily linked with an exit in recent weeks, and a summer sale could see United’s midfield options get even thinner before they move to bolster their ranks.