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Will Morten Hjulmand wear the red shirt of MU this season? |
Manchester United put in a dominant performance in their Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 17, but ultimately suffered a 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford. The home team pressed aggressively with and without the ball. Apart from a disastrous mistake from the goalkeeper, which led to the Gunners' only goal, Arsenal barely created any clear-cut chances.
Urgent need in midfield
Notably, coach Ruben Amorim started Casemiro alongside Bruno Fernandes, while Manuel Ugarte only came off the bench at the end of the match. The Uruguayan midfielder had a forgettable performance: most of his touches led to fouls, and his only shot went straight into the stands.
As age begins to weigh on Casemiro's legs, and Ugarte fails to live up to expectations, United need a midfielder to pursue Amorim's philosophy for the rest of the season.
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Casemiro has been burdened by age |
In fact, throughout the summer, MU was actively looking for a midfielder with a strong physical foundation, with Baleba always considered the number one target. However, the club was forced to stop because the transfer fee was considered too high compared to current capabilities.
MU stepped up contact with Brighton last weekend, but the English team insisted they had no intention of selling Baleba this transfer window. In fact, to complete the deal, the fee would have to be close to £115 million - equal to the record Chelsea spent to recruit Moises Caicedo. This is an amount that makes MU frown after they spent a lot of money last summer.
Looking for old students
With the Carlos Baleba deal falling through, INEOS are considering alternative options. One of the names being eyed is Morten Hjulmand - captain of Sporting Lisbon.
Amorim is well aware of Hjulmand's talent, so the MU board have put him on the target list. Although there are concerns about his fitness and ability to adapt to the Premier League, INEOS are willing to take the risk.
The 26-year-old Danish midfielder has been a mainstay for the Portuguese side since Amorim signed him to replace Ugarte. Last season, Hjulmand was in the top 4% of passing midfielders and the top 3% of midfielders in the Portuguese league for ball recovery ( Fotmob ).
According to The Athletic , Coach Amorim has a close relationship with Hjulmand from the time they both worked in Portugal and this could become a big advantage if the "Red Devils" decide to take action. As for Hjulmand, joining MU will certainly be a dream that he will find difficult to resist, especially when his future is guaranteed by his old coach.
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Hjulmand is not afraid to show off his Arsenal tattoo. |
Hjulmand's biggest problem at United was the tattoo on his arm. The Danish player is an Arsenal fan and has never been shy about showing off this tattoo as a source of pride. Hjulmand shared that his love for Arsenal began in his childhood, when he would watch the team's matches with his father.
Hjulmand particularly idolises the legendary Patrick Vieira and has always considered the former Arsenal captain a great inspiration in his career. However, the tattoo is just a small matter. If Hjulmand goes to Old Trafford and scores against Arsenal, then MU fans will forget about the tattoo.
In addition to Hjulmand, MU's list of candidates also includes Adam Wharton - a highly rated midfielder at Crystal Palace and has long been in the sights of the "Red Devils". However, so far there has been no concrete progress.
Source: https://znews.vn/khat-nhan-tai-mu-tinh-chieu-mo-cau-thu-tung-khac-logo-arsenal-post1578249.html
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