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Ruben Amorim wanted Manchester United to sign a new midfielder in the summer, and it is easy to see why. The Red Devils have significantly improved their attack before the start of the 2025/26 campaign but continue to struggle to control games.

The Portuguese head coach’s current midfield, featuring Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, has yet to impress. With both players on the wrong side of 30, it is crucial that the Red Devils lay down succession plans.

While their efforts didn’t materialise over the summer, there is a belief that the Premier League giants will revisit the position in January.

Recent reports have even suggested that United have identified Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand as a target for the job.

Was a target this summer

Hjulmand was reportedly on Amorim’s agenda over the summer as well, but after pursuing Carlos Baleba for much of the transfer window, the Red Devils ended up signing neither.

Nevertheless, the English giants are ready to make amends at the turn of the year.

Amorim knows all about the Danish midfielder, having taken him to Sporting from Lecce in 2023. The 26 year old registered 65 appearances under...