Sporting’s Champions League rival eyeing Morten Hjulmand with fresh intent | OneFootball

Juventus seems to be back in the race for Morten Hjulmand's signing. The captain of Sporting has been having a great season, just as he did last season, and appears to be one of the figures destined to leave the Alvalade Club at the end of the season, with several European giants interested in his services.

Juventus recently dismissed Igor Tudor, who couldn't withstand a series of poor results with the Turin team. The replacement seems to be found in the figure of Luciano Spalletti, and according to TuttoSport, the Italian club has already started discussing the next transfer market with the coach.

One of the priorities for what is expected to be Juventus's new coach is to strengthen the midfield. Luciano Spalletti is said to have already given the green light for the signing of Morten Hjulmand, whose qualities are highly appreciated by the Italian club's officials.

Juventus had already tried to take Morten Hjulmand from Alvalade in the summer, but at that time, Sporting was adamant and pointed to the release clause, which was set at 80 million euros. However, that clause is said to have expired at the end of the transfer window, which made Juventus look again at the green and white captain.

Sporting and Juventus are about to meet in the Champions League group stage, a duel that gains new significance after the news coming from Italy. TuttoSport writes: "Spalletti is attracted to Mortem, although taking him in January will be more difficult than climbing Mount Everest. Certainly, Juventus will be very attentive."

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