“Tottenham in PANIC MODE: DESPERATE Early Swoop for £50M Midfield MAESTRO You NEED to Know About!”
Here’s a rephrased version of the heading: Tottenham Could Target Scandinavian Midfielder for Defensive Role Amid Pressure from Premier League Rival
Tottenham Hotspur are now facing a key decision regarding their search for a defensive midfielder, following the news that Johnny Cardoso has rejected a move to North London in favour of joining Atletico Madrid.
In recent weeks, several midfielders have been linked with Spurs, but a new development indicates the club may not revisit a former target they had shown strong interest in earlier this year.
Back in February, reports suggested that Tottenham were keen on signing Sporting Lisbon’s Morten Hjulmand during the summer window.
Now, the potential cost of securing the Danish international has come to light.
Tottenham may now be pushed to act swiftly for Hjulmand, especially with Cardoso no longer an option and a move for Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton proving to be complicated.
According to TEAMtalk, the Lilywhites could reignite their interest in the Sporting star as they look to reinforce Ange Postecoglou’s squad.
The report labels Hjulmand as a player to keep an eye on, noting that Spurs appreciate his versatility and high work rate.
The 25-year-old, known for his tough tackling and midfield presence, is not expected to be a bargain buy. Sporting Lisbon are reportedly seeking around £50 million for his services, hoping that competition from other clubs will help drive up the fee.
Tottenham may not be alone in the pursuit, as Manchester United are also believed to be eyeing Hjulmand. Their interest could prompt Spurs to make an early move to avoid missing out.
Meanwhile, Tottenham have also suffered another transfer setback with the loss of Angel Gomes.
The North London side had been tracking the England midfielder for months, with his contract at Lille having expired this summer.
Over the past week, Spurs had reportedly grown confident of signing Gomes on a free transfer.
Journalist Ben Jacobs claimed that the club had submitted a contract offer and were optimistic about the player’s response.
However, it has now been confirmed that Marseille have won the race for Gomes, completing his free transfer and once again leaving Tottenham without one of their key midfield targets.
