Tottenham in battle with Man Utd to sign Morten Hjulmand

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly plans to go head to head with manchester united on a deal to sign Sporting CP star Morten Hjulmand this summer, according to transfer journalist Ben Jacobs.

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou wants to build a team that can compete for big prizes in the future, so he is said to be looking to renew the team in this transfer window.

The Lilywhites are reportedly interested in signing a new centre-back and striker, but buying a new midfielder to bolster the engine room is also on their wish list.

They have been linked with a few names in recent weeks and Conor Gallagher initially seemed their main target, but it seems they are also interested in Hjulmand.

Now, writing in x, Jacobs has reported that Spurs have shown interest in signing the Dane and have been closely monitoring his performances before making a possible move this summer.

Battle

However, the journalist says that Sporting do not want to let their star man leave and that he will only be allowed to leave if his potential suitors trigger his £68m release clause.

Jacobs He also claims that Tottenham are not the only team considering signing Hjulmand, as Man Utd have also expressed interest in signing him and, furthermore, Barcelona And Paris Saint-Germain is also following closely in recent times.

The Red Devils are reportedly looking to sign a new deep-lying playmaker this summer as casemiro He is said to be leaving the club.

Joao Neves, Amadou Onana and Youssouf Fofana have all been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks with Hjulmand also on their radar.

Hjulmand is a dynamic midfielder and demonstrated his long-range shooting ability when he scored an excellent goal for Denmark against England in the European Championship yesterday.

The 25-year-old could be an excellent signing for Tottenham or Man Utd if either club buy him. However, it will be extremely difficult for the Red Devils or the north London club to complete the deal if the Portuguese giants hold firm to their inflated valuation.