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Morten Hjulmand continues to attract interest from Manchester City, who are keeping the Sporting captain on their radar as they look to strengthen the midfield next season. The Denmark international is among the players being assessed by the club’s decision-makers at a time when the club is preparing a major overhaul in the middle of the park.

. Manchester City’s current sporting director was, in fact, the man responsible for signing the player from Lecce in the summer of 2023.

Despite the interest, according to newspaper 'A Bola', the process is still at an early stage, with no advanced negotiations between the parties. The Danish midfielder is under contract with Sporting until 2029 and has a release clause set at €80 million. However, for several months there has been an understanding between the player and the club’s board that could facilitate a transfer for a fee in the region of €40 million to €50 million.

The need to strengthen the midfield is one of Manchester City’s priorities in this transfer window. Bernardo Silva has already left the club, Rodri continues to be linked with Real Madrid, Mateo Kovacic could leave due to his high salary, and Kalvin Phillips is also not expected to remain in the squad.

The English club are also tracking other high-profile targets, such as Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest and Sandro Tonali of Newcastle. While his future remains open, Morten Hjulmand continues to maintain a close relationship with Sporting’s board, closely following any developments related to a possible departure. Milan and Juventus are also keeping an eye on him.

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