Manchester City Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Talented Midfielder: Should Pep Move In For Him? | OneFootball

In a recent report, A Bola stated that Manchester City are keeping a keen eye on Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand this summer. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian giants would have to rival Manchester United in the race to land the Danish talent this off-season.

Hjulmand’s Impressive Form In Portuguese Football

Hjulmand put in a series of solid performances at the centre of Sporting’s midfield in the previous campaign. The 26-year-old scored three goals and picked up a couple of assists in 47 matches for the Portuguese club last season across various competitions.

The Danish talent anchored the midfield with conviction as he made 54 tackles, 20 blocks and 27 interceptions in Liga Portugal. He was even tidy when distributing possession from midfield after completing 90% of his attempted passes in the Portuguese top tier (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at the Portuguese club will expire in the summer of 2028. Hence, Man City would have to make a big offer if they want to recruit Hjulmand in this transfer window.

FARO, PORTUGAL – JULY 16: Morten Hjulmand of Sporting CP in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Sporting CP and Celtic at Estadio Algarve on July 16, 2025 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Should Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola Move In For Hjulmand?

Hjulmand is a solid tackler of the ball and can read the danger well to secure the ball back for his team at the centre of the park. He usually clears his lines when required and is an accurate passer of the ball. Hjulmand has got the vision to create a few promising chances for his teammates to find the back of the net. He is an energetic runner with the ball as well.

The Danish sensation is primarily a defensive midfielder but can also function as a box-to-box midfielder if told to do so by his manager. However, he might need some time to adjust to the physicality and high intensity of the Premier League.

Hjulmand would inject more firepower into Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola‘s midfield department. The Danish talent is good enough to compete for a regular starting spot at the Etihad Stadium next season.

At 26, Hjulmand has his peak years ahead of him which makes him a decent choice for the Mancunian club to pursue in this transfer period. Therefore, Guardiola would be wise to move in for him ahead of the new campaign.