Tottenham Hotspur have been scouting Sporting CP defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand in the “recent weeks” as they plan a transfer in the summer transfer window, according to Record broadcast by Sports Witness.
Hjulmand has been an ever-present figure for the Verde e Brancos this season, featuring in 35 matches across all competitions and contributing six goals in the process. He has been a key part of Rúben Amorim's defensive structure, which has seen Sporting concede just 22 goals in the Primeira Liga, the third fewest in the division.
Record reveals that Tottenham have increased their interest in the player after sending representatives to watch him in action at the Estádio José Alvalade during Sporting's 2-1 win over Benfica to observe the prospects of the two competing teams.
Spurs' interest was particularly in Hjulmand sending a scout to specifically look at his performance in the game, as they have been increasingly interested in the 24-year-old in “recent weeks”.
While other prospects were being followed, the Spurs representative returned to England with positive reports about the Denmark international.
Looking for a new midfielder?
Tottenham have already embarked on the search for a new defensive midfielder with Oliver Skipp and Pierre Emile Hojbjerg as candidates for a possible transfer away from the club. The north London club are developing a “growing enthusiasm” for Hjulmand to help bolster Ange Postecoglou's squad.
Although Hjulmand is valued at £22 million by TransfermarktSporting are reluctant to lose the Danish midfielder at the moment and will resist any bid for the player, whose contract expires in the summer of 2028.
While Tottenham are fluid in attack, the defensive side of the pitch remains questionable, having conceded 39 goals, the most of any team in the world. first division the first six places
They need a player like Hjulmand who has a colossal presence in the defensive third to stop attacks and at the same time initiate attacks through transitions, a constant theme in his performances for Sporting.
With reports suggesting 'moves' have already been made, it remains to be seen how persuasive Spurs would be to acquire the player despite Sporting's unwillingness to sell him.
