Manchester United are open to making a move for Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand if they can’t land Carlos Baleba. United have accelerated their efforts to sign a new midfielder for Ruben

Manchester United have reportedly identified Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand as an alternative option to Carlos Baleba. The Red Devils are currently prioritising Brighton's Baleba in their quest to sign a new central midfielder in the final few weeks of the transfer window.

Manchester United are looking to refresh their midfield with a move for highly-rated Brighton man Carlos Baleba - and some fans in The Manchester Evening News comments section say he might just as transformative for United as the likes of Florian Wirtz could be for rivals Liverpool.