Sporting Lisbon boss Rui Borges says he has 'no interest' in discussing Morten Hjulmand's future amid links with Manchester United.
Hjulmand has been tentatively linked with a move to Old Trafford ever since Ruben Amorim was appointed as Erik ten Hag's successor back in November 2024.
Sporting boss plays down talks Morten Hjulmand is heading to Manchester United
With Casemiro having only 12 months left on his Old Trafford contract, it is more than likely that Manchester United will need at least two new midfielders next summer.
Baleba remains high on the list of priorities, as is widely reported, but Hjulmand, who previously worked under Amorim in Portugal, is another name who continues to be brought up in conversation.
It's something Sporting boss Borges is aware of, and was quizzed on during his latest pre-match press conference, as the Portuguese giants prepare to take on Marseille in the UEFA Champions League this week.
Asked whether it is causing issues, the 44-year-old stated: A lot of questions [laughs]. We dont have any tears, unlike last season. Muscle tears.
Hjulmand is Hjulmand. Our leader, captain. He wont always be at his best, but hes always important. He demands of himself and his teammates every day. As for [Manchester] United, its October, and Im focused on Marseille.
The Denmark international is valued by Transfermarkt at 50m (�43.5m), and at 26, his profile does correlate with the kind of player Amorim should be looking at bringing to the club.
In FourFourTwo's view, links around Hjulmand and Manchester United seem to have little to back it up, especially with Serie A giants Juventus also rumoured to be interested in the former Lecce man.
The 26-year-old additionally has a tattoo of an Arsenal badge on his arm, which is said to be linked to his admiration of former Gunners midfielder Patrick Vieira.
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