Atlético move quickly for Hjulmand, but push Sporting on price | OneFootball

Morten Hjulmand continues to edge closer to a departure from Sporting. Atlético Madrid want to speed up negotiations in the coming hours, after already reaching an agreement with the Denmark international on a five-season contract.

According to AS, the Colchoneros want to wrap up the signing of Sporting’s captain quickly and are already considering submitting an offer to Sporting. The aim, however, is to try to bring down the figures demanded by the SAD led by Frederico Varandas, which is only willing to negotiate Hjulmand’s sale for a base fee of €40 million, plus add-ons.

Although no official offer has yet arrived at Alvalade, Atlético Madrid’s interest is growing stronger by the day. Diego Simeone sees the 27-year-old midfielder as the ideal successor to Koke in Madrid’s midfield, at a time when the long-serving captain has renewed for just one more season. If the deal goes through, Hjulmand could join Alejandro Grimaldo among the Spanish club’s new signings.

While his future remains undecided, Hjulmand remains calm. The midfielder was authorised by Sporting to report later to the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy, benefiting from a few extra days of holiday, like Kochorashvili and Vagiannidis, following their international commitments.

If the transfer process is not completed in the next few days, the Denmark international is expected to report as normal in Alcochete to join pre-season training under Rui Borges, maintaining his commitment to Sporting while the matter remains unresolved.

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