Tottenham Football Club aims to strengthen its midfield contingent at the conclusion of the current season, with Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand emerging as the latest prospect potentially joining the club. However, the defensive midfielder is likely to attract interest from other clubs, including rivals within the north London region, throughout the remainder of the ongoing campaign.
During the January transfer window, Tottenham made significant investments to acknowledge the impact of manager Ange Postecoglou since his appointment. The club secured the services of Radu Dragusin from Genoa to address defensive injury concerns, while Lucas Bergvall was acquired from Djurgarden for a fee of £8.5 million, subsequently loaned back to the Swedish club.
Additionally, Tottenham secured a loan-to-buy arrangement for Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, with further signings anticipated at the end of the season. Reports from Portuguese news outlet Record suggest that Tottenham has entered the race to secure the signature of Hjulmand.
Postecoglou is keen on rejuvenating the midfield department during the summer transfer window, with potential suitors expressing interest in Oliver Skipper and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in recent months. Tottenham’s admiration for Hjulmand is not unique, as the Danish international has garnered attention from various clubs across Europe, including Manchester United.
Despite Hjulmand’s aspirations of playing in the Premier League, his allegiance to Arsenal adds a layer of complexity, given his familial ties to the club. His admiration for Arsenal, rooted in familial support, has been openly expressed, with his childhood experiences bonding over Arsenal matches with his father.
Hjulmand’s childhood idolization of Patrick Vieira, coupled with his on-field performances, underscores Tottenham’s desire for him to emulate players of such caliber while representing their club. Tottenham scouts closely monitored Hjulmand during Sporting’s recent victory over Benfica, where his defensive prowess and attacking contributions were evident, notably assisting Pedro Goncalves’ opening goal in the ninth minute.