Morten Hjulmand has been linked with a move to Atletico Madrid in recent weeks.
The 26-year-old Denmark international has done quite well for Sporting CP, and multiple clubs are keeping tabs on him. According to recent reports, the La Liga outfit is looking to secure his services, but Cadena Ser is now reporting that Chelsea have entered the race.
Hjulmand has also been linked with Arsenal.
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Chelsea enter Morten Hjulmand race
The Blues are looking to hijack his move to the Spanish club, and they are prepared to offer him “a better contract”. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. The move to Atletico Madrid is reportedly quite advanced, and it would be a surprise if the player decided to turn them down and move to the London club instead.
There is no doubt that Chelsea needs more quality in the middle of the park. Hjulmand will add a defensive cover, physicality, and presence in the middle of the park. He will also add control and composure to the team. He has the technical attributes to succeed in the Premier League, and he could be a very handy option for Chelsea. They have been overly reliant on Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo in the middle of the park. They need more quality in that area of the pitch.
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Can Chelsea sign Hjulmand?
The midfielder has an €80 million release clause in his contract with the Portuguese club, but he is likely to be sold for much less. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea can convince the player to turn down a move to Spain and head to the Premier League.
They had a disappointing season last year, and they will look to bounce back strongly. They need quality players in order for that to happen. Chelsea have agreed to sell Andrey Santos to Manchester United, and they need to replace him. Hjulmand could be an interesting addition.
i want to only hear when Delap, Gittens, Badeshair,Desasi, Tosin, Filplip, Sanchez, Chelobah, when are they getting sold out or loaned out of Chelsea?
Very right, “Kiwanuka”, you are just thinking in the same way with me. I would like to hear when someone like Diogo Costa or Pickford, Dusan or Kenan Yildiz and Sermerville will be arriving
Bring Scott, Lacroix,osimen and pep we start a season
Me iwant ENZO FERNANDES to remain then we will challange the epl tittle
That is the case because sanchez has his hand on our 10th finishing and i would like to see diego costa at chelsea
Chelsea should go for big names in Europe that what Jose used to build the collapsed Chelsea