Arsenal are considering a move for Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand who could be reportedly signed for half his release clause.
According to Caught Offside, Morten Hjulmand has emerged as a midfield target for Arsenal ahead of the summer, with Mikel Arteta looking for reinforcements in the area. There are a few expected departures about to happen at the Emirates, with the Danish international reportedly available for half his current 80 million release clause.
Morten Hjulmand is a self-confessed Arsenal fan, who even has a tattoo of the club’s crest on his left shoulder. That said, football transfers are not that simple, yet it would be music to his ears to know that the Gunners are somewhat interested in signing him.
The Gunners are likely to enter the market for forward signings on priority, but the situation with their midfield could make them look for players in the position. The future of Thomas Partey and Jorginho are up in the air, with the dup expected to depart in the summer when their contracts expire.
Incoming Sporting Director Andrea Berta has earmarked names like Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimaraes, while Arsenal are already close to capturing Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. Hence, it feels like the Gunners are likely to bring two midfielders in the summer to replace the experience of Partey and Jorginho.
There are also links to Joshua Kimmich, with the German likely to be the priority should he decide to leave Bayern Munich on a free transfer. Arsenal are keeping their options open and have now set sights on Hjulmand as a potential target, with the midfielder reportedly available for half his 80 million release clause.
Will Arsenal sign Morten Hjulmand?
Arsenal will consider the €80 million-rated midfielder as a potential target, but given the lack of links so far, the Dane might not be on top of their list. His performances for Sporting CP have warranted a big move to one of the top clubs, and he might welcome the links to the Gunners.
Arteta might consider making a move for the €80 million-rated midfielder should he fail to secure other priority midfield targets in the close season. For now, Hjulmand is a Sporting CP player and does have interest, incidentally from Tottenham, as he might consider moving away from the Portuguese club in the summer.
