Chelsea seeking to trump Atletico Madrid to signal Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand

Xabi Alonso formally started his tenure because the Chelsea supervisor this week and with solely 5 weeks remaining till the Premier League will get underway, the Spaniard may wish to revamp his squad.

Spanish supply Cadena SER has reported that the Blues have belatedly entered the race to signal Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand, who’s already believed to be on his solution to Atletico Madrid.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the La Liga outfit has already agreed on a switch for Hjulmand in a £35 million deal however as per Cadena SER, Chelsea are ready to make a greater contract provide to the Danish worldwide.

Hjulmand a top quality participant however Atletico might seal deal

Morten Hjulmand has been certainly one of Sporting Lisbon’s greatest gamers in current months and it comes as no shock that certainly one of Europe’s high golf equipment is closing in on a switch for him despite Chelsea’s curiosity.

He has a robust work-rate with out the ball to press his opponents and lower their passing lanes, moreover additionally taking the hassle to make interceptions and win the ball in midfield. His physicality makes the 27-year-old very robust in 50-50 duels too.

In possession, Hjulmand excels at making progressive passes in addition to late runs into the ultimate third, and amidst doubts over Enzo Fernandez’s future at Stamford Bridge, the Sporting midfielder can be a high quality addition for the Londoners.

While Chelsea are prepared to supply him a greater wage than Atletico Madrid, whether or not they’re able to set off Hjulmand’s £70 million launch clause could possibly be key in deciding whether or not the Spanish facet seals a cut price deal for him or if the Blues are within the combine.

Nonetheless, it’s troublesome to think about that Hjulmand would surrender on the chance to play within the Champions League with Atletico Madrid to signal for Chelsea, who will not be taking part in in any European competitors subsequent season.