Overview

• Manchester United’s €40 million offer for Morten Hjulmand was rejected after Sporting refused any proposal below his €80 million release clause.
• Sporting president Frederico Varandas remains firm on the full clause despite earlier reports of a potential reduction to €50 million.
• Juventus continue to monitor the situation but must first offload Douglas Luiz before making a formal approach.
• Hjulmand has expressed his willingness to move to the Premier League to reunite with former coach Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.
• With Sporting under no immediate pressure to sell, both suitors are reassessing their strategies ahead of any renewed negotiations.