New reports suggest that Manchester United are intensifying their efforts to sign Sporting CP players Goncalo Inacio and Morten Hjulmand. Manager Erik ten Hag is looking to bolster his team in defense, midfield, and attack, with the potential signing of the Portuguese duo helping to achieve two of those goals. Hjulmand has drawn interest for his standout showings for Denmark at Euro 2024, including a great goal against England. Inacio, who has caught the eye of Liverpool, had a strong season on defense for the Primeira Liga champions and is currently at the summer tournament in Germany, but has only played 27 minutes so far. United’s interest in him and Hjulman comes as no shock given their impressive performances in recent months. Manchester United are set to encounter their initial significant transfer challenge from Ineos following an £80 million mistake. Get the latest updates on Manchester United’s transfer news, including a potential £70m double acquisition and a new offer for Jarrad Branthwaite. According to the Portuguese newspaper A Bola (21/06/24), United are ready to progress with agreements for both players, but it may come at a cost of £118.4million. It is thought that Hjulmand’s exit clause, set after his transfer from Lecce last summer, is £67.7million (€80m), while Inacio has a lower set release clause of £50.7million (€60m). The amount for Inacio is also less than what United would need to pay to acquire Jarrad Branthwaite. Manchester United has been interested in the Everton defender for a while, but their initial offer of £43million was quickly turned down. A second offer is being prepared, but it is not expected to meet Everton’s minimum valuation of £70million.
