Sporting find 'new Hjulmand' in northern Europe, big guns circling already | OneFootball

Sporting continue to prepare a major overhaul in midfield for next season, and there is a young Danish player who is increasingly gaining momentum behind the scenes at Alvalade and could be the ideal replacement for Morten Hjulmand.

At just 21 years old, Silas Andersen stands out for his physical ability, tactical intelligence and versatility. Despite being 1.90 metres tall, Andersen combines defensive presence with technical quality, and can play as a defensive midfielder, central midfielder or even centre-back.

After spells in the youth setups of Copenhagen, Genoa and Inter, the player eventually broke through in Swedish football with Hacken, the club he joined in January 2025 from Utrecht. Since then, he has quickly taken on a prominent role in the team’s midfield.

The midfielder’s development has not gone unnoticed in the European market. Clubs such as Arsenal, Celtic, Rangers, Hamburg, Cologne and Nottingham Forest have already closely monitored the player, who is considered one of the biggest emerging talents in Scandinavian football.

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