Tottenham and Manchester United lock horns in battle for young star signing

We're back with more transfer market updates. According to reports from Portugal, Tottenham could find themselves up against one of their Premier League rivals, not on the field, but at the negotiation table. All this over a 24-year-old sensation. Let's dive in.

According to the latest scoop from Record, Tottenham Hotspur might have to square off against Manchester United in a bidding war for the talented Morten Hjulmand from Sporting Lisbon.

Hjulmand has been setting the Portuguese top flight ablaze since his switch from Lecce last summer, playing a pivotal role in Sporting Lisbon's current reign at the league's summit.

Expected to be a key player for Denmark in the upcoming Euros, Hjulmand's stock has soared, attracting interest from what Record terms as 'European sharks'.

Among these keen predators are Tottenham and Manchester United, both eyeing the midfield maestro. Although the details of their pursuits remain under wraps, it's clear they've got Hjulmand in their sights.

Tottenham and Manchester United lock horns in battle for young star signing

This isn't the first time Spurs' interest in Hjulmand has made headlines. Last month, Record reported that Tottenham had dispatched scouts to Portugal to keep tabs on the dynamic midfielder's performances.

Despite the attention from English clubs, Sporting Lisbon remains hopeful that Hjulmand will resist the allure of the Premier League and stay put at the Jose Alvalade Stadium.

While Spurs have been linked with several midfield targets, it's uncertain whether Hjulmand is their top priority. Plus, navigating negotiations with Sporting Lisbon could prove tricky, given the club's reputation for being tough negotiators.

That being said, will Hjulmand be the man Tottenham needs? We have our doubts. Sure, the talent is there, but we can picture Daniel Levy prioritizing other options.

It's evident that with the likely departures of players like Oliver Skipp and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Tottenham will make moves this coming summer, but there are still many days of rumors left to determine the most viable track.