Old threat returns to take Sporting starter from Rui Borges | OneFootball

Atlético Madrid remain interested in Morten Hjulmand and could make another move for the Sporting captain in the next summer transfer window. The Danish international remains one of the midfielders most admired by the Colchoneros hierarchy, who continue to monitor the player’s progress closely.

The Spanish club’s interest is nothing new. Back in the last winter transfer window, Atlético tried to push ahead with the signing of Hjulmand and are believed to have submitted an offer that could have reached €40 million. Even so, the Lions refused to negotiate over the 'number 42 shirt' in the middle of the season.

The Spaniards’ approach had a direct impact on the player’s management at Alvalade. It should be remembered that Morten Hjulmand ended up being left out of Rui Borges’ options for the match against Nacional, corresponding to the 20th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic.

Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid have strengthened their midfield with Rodrigo Mendoza and are also still in negotiations for João Gomes, the Wolverhampton player. Even so, none of those moves completely rules out the possibility of a fresh bid for Hjulmand.

If Atlético do decide to move forward definitively with the deal, the process promises to be anything but simple. In addition to the Spanish interest, Morten Hjulmand also continues to be highly rated in England and Italy, while Sporting remain intent on receiving at least €40 million in any potential transfer of the Danish captain.

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