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Manchester United placed on a dominant present towards Arsenal of their Premier League opener, but succumbed to a 0-1 defeat at Previous Trafford.
The hosts have been relentless each with and with out the ball, and aside from a goalkeeping howler which handed the Gunners their solitary objective, the guests hardly had any clear-cut probabilities.
It was telling that Ruben Amorim handed Casemiro a begin alongside Bruno Fernandes, with Manuel Ugarte solely rising as a late substitute.
And the Uruguayan had a cameo to neglect, and his struggles since his transfer to United final summer time have been laid naked as nearly each contact of his ended up in a foul whereas his solitary shot went miles large.
Midfielder wanted
With age catching up with Casemiro, Amorim would have hoped for extra from his former Sporting CP protege. However that has not confirmed to be the case.
And with INEOS’ pursuit of Carlos Baleba ending in failure, the co-owners are mulling over shifting for another for now.
One other of the pinnacle coach’s Sporting stars is on United’s radar — Morten Hjulmand. The Dane has grow to be a pivotal star for the Portuguese giants since Amorim introduced him to the membership to interchange Ugarte.
Final season, the 26-year-old ranked within the 96th percentile for passes accomplished, and within the 97th percentile for recoveries amongst his friends within the Portuguese league (through fotmob).
Morten Hjulmand of curiosity
Amorim is aware of all about him, and the 20-time English league champions have him on their potential checklist of targets. Whereas there are issues about his physicality and the way he’ll handle in England, INEOS are ready to take a threat.
Nevertheless, Fabrizio Romano has instructed that it might be extraordinarily tough for the Crimson Devils to tug off the deal this summer time.
Sporting have already misplaced Viktor Gyokeres, and they don’t need to lose their skipper as effectively. In consequence, they’re anticipated to be extraordinarily tough to take care of, with an inflated worth is more likely to be demanded from INEOS.
“Manchester United can go for Morten Hjulmand, a midfielder from Sporting. Clearly, Ruben Amorim is aware of the participant so effectively, he’s a participant who’s at all times been appreciated by Amorim.
“However there are two factors. First level, Sporting don’t need to promote different high gamers after dropping Viktor Gyokeres this summer time, so it might be a troublesome and tough deal to do.
Tough deal to tug off
“Second level, Manchester United, in the mean time, haven’t began concrete talks, actual talks, for Morten Hjulmand.
“They’re knowledgeable concerning the state of affairs as a result of he’s a participant who’s at all times been of their checklist, one of many gamers they’ve been following for positive.”
Adam Wharton is one other title on the membership’s radar, and he too will likely be tough to land. How INEOS handle this example may make or break the season for United. Amorim definitely is determined for midfield reinforcements.
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