Tottenham Hotspur have been scouting Sporting CP’s defensive midfielder, Morten Hjulmand within the ‘previous few weeks’ as they plot a switch in the summertime switch window, in keeping with File as relayed by Sports activities Witness.
Hjulmand has been an ever-present determine for the Verde e brancos this season that includes in 35 matches throughout all competitions whereas additionally offering six objectives contributions within the course of. He has been a pivotal a part of Rúben Amorim’s defensive construction that has seen Sporting concede solely 22 objectives within the Primeira Liga, the third least within the division.
File reveals that Tottenham have stepped up their curiosity within the participant after sending representatives to observe him in motion on the Estádio José Alvalade throughout Sporting’s 2-1 victory over Benfica to observe prospects from the 2 competing groups.
Spurs’ curiosity was notably on Hjulmand having despatched a scout to particularly watch his efficiency within the recreation as they’ve been more and more eager on the 24-year-old within the ‘previous few weeks’.
Whereas different prospects have been being monitored, Spurs consultant returned to England with constructive studies on the Denmark Worldwide.
Hunt for a brand new midfielder?
Tottenham have already launched into a seek for a brand new defensive midfielder with Oliver Skipp and Pierre Emile Hojbjerg tipped for a possible switch away from the membership. The North London membership are creating a ‘rising enthusiasm’ for Hjulmand to assist bolster Ange Postecoglou’s squad.
Though Hjulmand is valued at £22m by Transfermarkt, Sporting are reluctant to lose the Danish midfielder in the mean time and can resist any affords for the participant – whose contract expires in the summertime of 2028.
Whereas Tottenham are free-flowing in assault, the defensive finish of the pitch stays questionable as they’ve conceded 39 objectives, probably the most of any group within the Premier League top-six standings
They want a participant within the mould of Hjulmand to be a colossal presence within the defensive third to cease assaults whereas additionally initiating assaults via transitions, a continuing theme in his shows for Sporting.
With studies suggesting “actions” have already been made, it stays to be seen how persuasive Spurs could be to accumulate the participant regardless of Sporting’s unwillingness to promote.
