Morten Hjulmand, a defensive midfielder for Sporting, is reportedly being considered by Manchester United as a possible addition to their roster.

According to Portuguese newspaper Record, negotiations have apparently already begun for the Danish international, whose current contract has a huge £68 million release clause.

The source claims that United is aware of the terms of the contract and that they have to pay the £68 million asking fee in order to get the 24-year-old’s services.

Sporting is prepared to keep Hjulmand on board and is even considering designating him captain in an effort to persuade him to stay.

Claims on file that Sporting’s situation led to this move. Under coach Amorim, Hjulmand is being considered for a leadership role for the upcoming season, as Neto nears the conclusion of his career, Coates’ future is uncertain, and Inacio is being pursued by major European teams.

Sporting Lisbon’s Morten Hjulmand in action

At Old Trafford, a dependable defensive midfielder is becoming increasingly important. Although he is past his peak, Casemiro, the primary defensive midfielder, has been impressive.

Amrabat, who is on loan from Fiorentina, has struggled to produce reliable performances at Old Trafford since joining the team.

For United, this makes the arrival of Hjulmand—a key player for Liga Nos leaders—crucial.

Hjulmand and Hojlund play for the Danish national team

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club’s new minority owner, is determined to make improvements on all fronts. With the hiring of Omar Berrada as the new chief executive, a position that United was able to wrest from fierce rivals Man City, the club has begun its rebuilding process.

The summer transfer window will bring about a lot of changes for United supporters in terms of fresh additions to the starting lineup and squad, as the new management looks to turn around the club’s dismal results.