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Arsenal are the latest club to show interest in signing Morten Hjulmand. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the Gunners are closely monitoring the situation of Sporting captain, who continues to attract interest from several European clubs in this summer transfer window.

The same source says the Denmark international is on a shortlist of options identified by Arsenal to strengthen the midfield. If the deal moves forward, Hjulmand could reunite with Viktor Gyökeres, who has also been linked with the London club in recent weeks.

The 27-year-old midfielder remains one of the most valuable assets in Sporting’s squad and has suitors in England, Spain and Italy. However, the board led by Frederico Varandas does not intend to make the departure of one of the team’s most influential players easy and will only entertain talks starting at €40 million.

For Rui Borges, the possible loss of Hjulmand would be a major blow, although Sporting are already preparing the future of their midfield with the signing of Sergi Altimira, a reinforcement that should be made official very soon.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Morten Hjulmand – valued at €45 million – featured in 45 matches: 27 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, six in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and another in the Super Cup.

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