Tottenham Step Up Chase for Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand After Angel Gomes Snub

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly accelerating their pursuit of Sporting CP’s midfield enforcer Morten Hjulmand after missing out on Angel Gomes, according to TEAMtalk. Despite their historic Europa League triumph last season, Spurs endured a nightmare domestic campaign, finishing a shocking 17th in the Premier League—their lowest-ever position in the competition. That dismal form led to the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, with Brentford’s Thomas Frank now the frontrunner to take over in North London. Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola remain on the radar as backup options. Hjulmand in Spurs’ Sights With the summer transfer window in full swing, Tottenham are wasting no time in reshaping the squad. The midfield is seen as a major area for reinforcement, especially after Yves Bissouma’s inconsistency and Archie Gray’s underwhelming performances last season. Spurs had earmarked Angel Gomes as a key free-agent signing, but the Englishman chose a move to Olympique de Marseille, leaving the North Londoners to turn their attention to Hjulmand. The Danish international, known for his tenacity and physical presence, is valued at around £50 million by Sporting. However, Tottenham face stiff competition from Manchester United, who are also admirers of the 24-year-old. If the deal doesn’t materialise, Spurs are reportedly tracking [...]

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