Old Trafford night
Manchester United dominated the ball against Arsenal in their opening Premier League game but failed to convert their chances and lost.
United have mainly improved their offense this summer and the quality was on show vs the Gunners. However, they do need to reinforce other departments before the window closes.
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The Red Devils have been looking to strengthen the defensive midfield position. Casemiro is past his prime and Ugarte has not managed to consistently impress since joining the club last year.
In such a scenario, Manchester United targeted Carlos Baleba but since he proved to be highly expensive, £58million-rated (The Sun) Morten Hjulmand has been in the lime light.
As per today’s edition of CM Jornal, Manchester United ‘prepares attack’ to sign Hjulmand from Sporting CP.
The media outlet have mentioned that following the defeat against the north London side, Ruben Amorim is considering making a move to lure the Danish international, who is currently the captain of the Lions team.
Corrieo da Manha add that Sporting president, Federico Varandas, wants to hold on to the midfield destroyer.