Ruben Amorim tried to lure key player away from Sporting with huge pay rise | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim reportedly tried to make Morten Hjulmand leave Sporting last summer, with the promise of tripling his salary if he moved to Manchester United. The captain of the Alvalade Club allegedly rejected some similar proposals, but the Old Trafford club does not seem convinced.

The information is being reported by Ekrem Konur - a Turkish expert in transfer news - who also states that the Old Trafford club is preparing a new approach for the Danish international in January. However, it is worth noting that Frederico Varandas refuses to sell Hjulmand this winter, having even reached this agreement with the player.

The truth is that Manchester United does not intend to give up on the Sporting midfielder. Ruben Amorim is considered a possible 'talisman' in a potential deal, with the Red Devils believing it is possible to convince the President of the green and whites to release Hjulmand for 50 million euros, despite the player's contract release clause being set at 80M.

The good relationship between Hjulmand and Ruben Amorim is considered a crucial element of the deal, as the British portal points to a strong belief from the former Sporting coach in being able to convince the 'number 42' of the lions to move to Old Trafford.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Morten Hjulmand - valued at 50 million euros - participated in 13 matches. The captain of the green and whites was a starter in all the matches played by the lions, having scored one goal in 1,270 minutes of play.

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