United can sign Sporting star for less than £66m after encouraging update, ideal partner for Ugarte

Manchester United will likely invest in multiple players when the transfer window reopens this summer.

A central midfielder could be prioritised by manager Ruben Amorim with the possibility of several exits.

Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans could leave on free transfers when their contracts expire on June 30.

Casemiro, Antony, Tyrell Malacia and Marcus Rashford could be offloaded too. Aston Villa have a buy option for Rashford.

Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand has been linked with United on numerous occasions.

The Red Devils now have the opportunity to sign the Dane for less than his £66 million release clause.

Jornal de Noticias claim that Sporting CP will find it ‘difficult to retain him’ beyond the summer.

Hjulmand would be a perfect signing for Amorim

The Red Devils have been disappointing in the league under Amorim. They have picked up just 15 points from as many games.

The Portuguese needs more players suited for his 3-4-2-1 system ahead of next season.

Hjulmand would be a perfect acquisition, having previously played under Amorim for around 18 months at Sporting.

The Dane was named the club’s captain after just one season, and he has been fantastic in the number six position.

The midfielder would add more defensive resolve alongside Manuel Ugarte and make United difficult to beat next term.

If United can sign him for around £50m, it would represent good business.

Stats from Sofascore.com.