Juventus warned Hjulmand exchange plan doomed to failure | OneFootball

Just as reports emerge Juventus could offer Douglas Luiz as part of the deal for Morten Hjulmand, Portuguese media immediately assure Sporting CP would turn it down.

It is no secret that the midfielder is a primary transfer target for the Bianconeri, just as Sporting have been adamant they will not accept anything other than his €80m release clause.

La Gazzetta dello Sport suggested that Juve could try to resolve two problems in one fell swoop by offering outcast Douglas Luiz plus cash to lower the cost of the operation.

Juventus told cash only for Hjulmand

LEWISBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – JUNE 14: Douglas Luiz #26 of Juventus arrives at the airport prior to the official FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on June 14, 2025 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

However, A Bola immediately responded by insisting Sporting would have no intention of accepting a player exchange as part of any transfer.

They are also well aware that Manchester United are ready to dive in with a much higher offer than the one Juventus could afford.

Hjulmand turned 26 last month and has history in Serie A, playing for Lecce from 2021 to 2023 until his €19.5m plus bonuses sale to Sporting CP.

The Denmark international quickly became their captain and a key figure in the squad.