Manchester United has a new number 1 target to strengthen the center of the park after they decided to leave the chase for Carlos Baleba.
After they have ended their attacking renovation by recruiting Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, the Red Devils now create their problems in midfield.
Ineos is working on signing a enforcer who is able to win seamless possession and offer a much needed lift in the middle of the field, especially because Bruno Fernandes is expected to fill the other lock in the double pivot.
Man United cannot afford to buy Carlos Baleba this summer
In the book by Ruben Amorim, Baleba is tailor -made for this role. The 21-year-old is powerful, intense, energetic and above all, enthusiastic to play for MUFC.
But while Man Utd and the Cameroonian of this marriage dreamed, Brighton stood in the way. The seagulls made it abundantly clear that Baleba is not for sale, because he will play an important role this season.
According to BBC Chief Football News reporter Simon Stone, Man Utd has decided to call their aim to the young midfielder without launching concrete offers.
The Reds realized that Brighton would only consider astronomical offers that are more than £ 100 million, a figure that would certainly struggle to work out this summer, especially after splashing £ 200 million on the aforementioned attacking trio, not to mention the absence of European football.
That is why instead of having no time while he is having a lost cause, United is expected to focus on alternative profiles, and the most important among them is sporty CP captain Morten Hjulmand.
MUFC turn to Amorim’s student Morten Hjulmand
The 26-year-old Dane is an old favorite of Amorim, and the two men would certainly enjoy a reunion at Old Trafford.
The former Lecce midfielder must be available for approximately £ 45 million, making it a considerably more affordable target compared to Baleba.
Hjulmand is a well -rounded midfielder who is able to protect the backline, while he also helps to bring the ball forward with his smart distribution.
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