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Juventus are facing competition from Manchester United in the race to sign Morten Hjulmand as the Red Devils have reportedly made an offer worth €40m for the ex- Lecce midfielder.

Calciomercato.com reports that Manchester United have made an offer of €40m to sign Sporting CP midfielder Hjulmand.

Manchester United send opening offer for Hjulmand

The Denmark international has been heavily linked with Juventus as well and has an €80m release clause.

According to the report, the Portuguese club are open to listening to offers in the region of €50m, while the player’s entourage hopes to finalise a deal for €30/40m.

Juventus must sell Douglas Luiz before making Hjulmand bid

The Italian media outlet reports that Juventus are working on selling Douglas Luiz before focusing on a potential replacement.

Douglas Luiz is expected to return to training today after missing the first few days of pre-season without permission from the club.

Hjulmand, 26, already played in Italy for Lecce, spending two seasons in Serie B and one in Serie A.

He collected 95 appearances across all competitions with the Giallorossi.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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