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Manchester United placed on a dominant present in opposition to Arsenal of their Premier League opener, but succumbed to a 0-1 defeat at Outdated Trafford.
The hosts had been relentless both with and without the ball, and aside from a goalkeeping howler which handed the Gunners their solitary purpose, 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 overlook, and his struggles since his transfer to United final summer season had been laid naked as nearly each contact of his ended up in a foul whereas his solitary shot went miles vast.
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 transferring for an alternate for now.
One other of the top coach’s Sporting stars is on United’s radar — Morten Hjulmand. The Dane has develop into 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 listing of targets. Whereas there are concerns about his physicality and the way he’ll handle in England, INEOS are ready to take a threat.
Nonetheless, Fabrizio Romano has prompt that it will be extraordinarily troublesome for the Pink Devils to drag off the deal this summer season.
Sporting have already misplaced Viktor Gyokeres, and they don’t wish to lose their skipper as properly. Consequently, they’re anticipated to be extraordinarily troublesome 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 properly, he’s a participant who’s at all times been appreciated by Amorim.
“However there are two factors. First level, Sporting don’t wish to promote different prime gamers after dropping Viktor Gyokeres this summer season, so it will be a tricky and troublesome deal to do.
Tough deal to drag off
“Second level, Manchester United, for the time being, haven’t began concrete talks, actual talks, for Morten Hjulmand.
“They’re knowledgeable in regards to the scenario as a result of he’s a participant who’s at all times been of their listing, one of many gamers they’ve been following for certain.”
Adam Wharton is one other identify on the membership’s radar, and he too will probably be troublesome to land. How INEOS handle this case may make or break the season for United. Amorim actually is determined for midfield reinforcements.
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