{"id":1835,"date":"2026-04-11T13:24:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T13:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=1835"},"modified":"2026-04-11T13:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T13:24:04","slug":"man-city-closing-in-on-man-utd-transfer-target-who-has-arsenal-tattoo-on-his-arm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=1835","title":{"rendered":"Man City &#8216;closing in&#8217; on Man Utd transfer target who has Arsenal tattoo on his arm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_b6bb55\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Morten Hjulmand has impressed during his time with Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon and the Dane appears to have attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36995301\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pep Guardiola\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36995301.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2266595867.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36995301.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_GettyImages-2266595867.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36995301.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-2266595867.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36995301.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2266595867.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Pep Guardiola\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Pep Guardiola<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Manchester City are reportedly closing in on a deal for Sporting Lisbon star Morten Hjulmand as Pep Guardiola attempts to overhaul his midfield. A number of changes in the centre of the park are expected at the Etihad this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Bernardo Silva is set to exit ahead of next season, while Rodri\u2019s future remaining up in the air amid interest from Real Madrid. As per <a aria-label=\"A BolaLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abola.pt\/noticias\/sporting-ha-contactos-por-hjulmand-e-saida-esta-mais-perto-2026040921020725214\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">To Ball<\/a>City have already made informal contact with Sporting over Hjulmand, having been left impressed by the Danish international\u2019s performances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The former Lecce star also fits the profile that City are looking for when it comes to tactical awareness and physicality. The Premier League side are reportedly keen to seal his services ahead of next season, with Sporting seemingly open to a deal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Hjulmand currently has a \u20ac80m release clause written into his contract but Sporting could demand significantly less than that. It is also suggested that Hugo Viana could have a big role to play in any deal, having also signed the midfielder during his time with Sporting.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_020eaf\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Bruno Fernandes confirms biggest Man Utd change since Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_020eaf\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Bayern Munich to rival Arsenal and Man Utd in Morgan Rogers transfer battle<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR MAN CITY FB PAGE!<\/strong> <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorFootballManCity\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"\/><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><u>Follow our Manchester City Mirror Football Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In all, Hjulmand has made 135 appearances for Sporting and has scored on nine occasions. City\u2019s interest is not the first time that Hjlumand has been linked with a Premier League move.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Tottenham were apparently eyeing ihim n the past, albeit his affection for North London rivals Arsenal might have caused an issue. The midfielder has an Arsenal tattoo on his arm and previously admitted: \u201cMy dad supported Arsenal and we watched games together when we were younger.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Manchester United were also strongly linked with a swoop for Hjlumand during Ruben Amorim\u2019s time at Old Trafford &#8211; a move that current captain Bruno Fernandes would have been a big fan of. He said: &#8220;You have a lot of midfielders.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36995303\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36995303\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Morten Hjulmand\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36995303.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2269111903.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36995303.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2269111903.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36995303.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2269111903.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36995303.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2269111903.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Morten Hjulmand has shone for Sporting Lisbon\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Morten Hjulmand has shone for Sporting Lisbon<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">WORLD CUP LEGENDS: <a aria-label=\"The stars who lit up football\u2019s greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition todayLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk\/world-cup-legends-5666-p.asp\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">The stars who lit up football\u2019s greatest tournament &#8211; Buy the Special Edition today<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;One of them, because of his intelligence and the dynamic he brings to the game, is Fredrik Aursnes. He&#8217;s a player who would adapt to the Premier League regardless of his physicality. He&#8217;s slim\u2010built, but I believe intelligent players always prevail here. Obviously, Morten Hjulmand is a complete player at the moment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Asked if he would like to see Hjulmand become a United player, Fernandes added: \u201cHe&#8217;s a player who adds to the team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;He&#8217;s intelligent, aggressive, and in the Premier League you need that. But only once you&#8217;re here do you realise if you&#8217;re really made for the Premier League, because it&#8217;s very different compared to other leagues. 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