Manchester United have signposted Sporting captain Morten Hjulmand as a potential midfield reinforcement after their chase to secure the signature of Carlos Baleba ended last week. The Athletic reports that United manager Ruben Amorim has a strong relationship with the player from their time together in Portugal.

Hjulmand instead of Carlos Baleba?Initially interested in Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, Manchester United are now considering Morten Hjulmand as an option to bolster their midfield

If you asked Manchester United supporters to name their transfer priority after the defeat to Arsenal, you can bet most of them would demand a new goalkeeper. Altay Bayindir cost his team in the decisive moment of the match on Sunday afternoon, and there are still doubts over first-choice Andre Onana as well.