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Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand leaves Italy to pursue his development in Portugal, as country giants Sporting Lisbon have signed him on a five-year deal.

Inter Naming Ex-Lecce Captain Potential Hakan Calhanoglu Replacement

June 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Reigning Scudetto holders Inter have started preparing for life after Hakan Calhanoglu, who could depart for Bayern Munich after Euro 2024. According to Italian news outlet FCInterNews, the new Serie A champions have placed a watchful eye on Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand.

Lecce Captain Hjulmand Leaves Italy to Join Portuguese Giants

August 14, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand leaves Italy to pursue his development in Portugal, as country giants Sporting Lisbon have agreed to terms to sign him, beating the likes of Italian hopefuls Fiorentina, Lazio, Roma, Atalanta and Juventus. Sporting were in talks to sign Hjulmand for quite a while.

Lecce Agree Club-Record Sale of Key Midfielder

August 12, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lecce, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lecce are on the verge of completing the biggest sale in the club's history as Morten Hjulmand prepares to join Sporting Lisbon. According to Fabrizio Romano, all parties have agreed upon the final details for the Danish midfielder's imminent switch to the Primeira Liga.

Milan aren’t done tweaking their midfield and laid eyes on Martin De Roon to fill in for the injured Ismael Bennacer and potentially replace Rade Krunic.

Milan Earmark Atalanta Veteran to Shore Up Midfield

August 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan aren’t done tweaking their midfield and laid eyes on Martin De Roon to fill in for the injured Ismael Bennacer and potentially replace Rade Krunic, who’s wanted by Fenerbahce. The Turkish club is insisting, but the teams are very distant on his valuation. The offer amounts to €5M.

Roma have already started laying the groundwork to sign Morten Hjulmand in the summer. Lecce turned down sizeable offers for him in January.

Lecce Captain Close in On Sporting Move

August 5, 2023 Marko Vrakela Lecce, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lecce captain Morten Hjulmand is inches away from teaming up with Primeira Liga powerhouse Sporting Lisbon, states Fabrizio Romano. Negotiations between the clubs have reached the 'final stages,' with only the last details of personal terms left to be defined.

Lazio have come to terms with Daichi Kamada and are in advanced talks for Midtjylland’s Gustav Isaken. A full agreement is very near in both cases.

Lazio Finally on the Verge of Completing Two Signings

August 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Eintacht Frankfurt, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market One comment

Lazio have come to terms with Daichi Kamada and are in advanced talks for Midtjylland’s Gustav Isaksen. The agreement with the Japanese just needs to be finalized. He’ll be in town for the medicals soon. The Biancocelesti accepted the conditions set by his entourage. He'll sign a two-year contract.

Fenerbahce continue to track Rade Krunic, but they have worked more on the player’s side than with Milan. The Rossoneri have yet to receive an official bid.

Milan Trusted Backup Draws Interest from Fenerbahce

August 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Rade Krunic has received a substantial offer from Fenerbahce, and Milan could sign off on his departure if the fee were proper. The midfielder has struck a deal on personal terms as he’d get a regular role and a pay hike. He’s under contract for two more years and earns €1.2M annually.

Hjulmand, who has been on the radar of several top Serie A outfits, has decided to continue his development further away in Portugal with Sporting.

Captain Hjulmand Nears Lecce Exit as Sporting Table Offer

July 31, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Lecce playmaker Morten Hjulmand is one step away from signing for Portuguese giants Sporting CP. The Danish midfielder, who has been on the radar of several top Serie A outfits including Roma, Atalanta, and Juventus, has decided to continue his development further away in Portugal.

Milan Eyeing Up Two Serie A Options for Their Midfield

June 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Lecce, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Milan need reinforcements in the midfield and are after two specialists, Morten Hjulmand and Adrien Tameze. The Rossoneri are decimated at the position since Ismael Bennacer will miss a few months with a knee injury. In addition, backups Aster Vranckx and Tiemoué Bakayoko were on loan and won’t stay.

Transfer Interest in Lecce Ace Hjulmand Intensifies

March 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

It is no secret of Roma’s curiosity in Lecce midfielder Morten Hjulmand, with José Mourinho, in particular, taking a keen interest in the Danish talent. However, Roma are far from the only club in the race to sign the 23-year-old central midfielder, as Atalanta and Juventus are tracking him too.

Juventus already planning their transfer strategy and potential roster for the new season, and two names have resurfaced in the club’s shortlist.

Juventus Make Two Serie A Midfielders Top Priority

March 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

With the Bianconeri already planning their roster for the new season, two names have resurfaced in the club’s shortlist for reinforcements. Despite reports of Angel Di Maria’s contract renewal growing increasingly concrete by the day, it is understood Juventus want new and perhaps young blood in their roster.

Juventus will move on from Leandro Paredes and will be in the hunt for a new deep-lying playmaker to fix their midfield next summer.

Juventus Adjust Their Plans to Renovate the Midfield

March 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Juventus will move on from Leandro Paredes and will be in the hunt for a new deep-lying playmaker to fix their midfield next summer. While Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has long been rumored to be their primary target, he might turn out to be too expensive for their liking.

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