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Sporting Lisbon defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand is wanted by both Chelsea and Man Utd ahead of the upcoming 2025-26 league season, as the 26-year-old Denmark international has reportedly asked his club for a transfer to England. The defensive midfielder has caught the eye in Portugal since arriving from Italian club Lecce in 2023, and Man Utd are believed to be in pole position to sign the player.

West Ham and Leicester City have agreed a andamp;pound;12 million deal to sign Denmark under-21 goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, as the East London side look to add competition to their goalkeeping ranks ahead of the new Premier League season. Hermansen, relegated with the Foxes last year, has informed his agent that he would like to stay the top flight and the Hammers will likely complete a deal next week.

Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres has rejected Manchester United for a move to Arsenal this summer, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola.

Liverpool have agreed on a deal to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike during the summer transfer window, according to journalist David Ornstein.