Manchester United transfer target Morten Hjulmand has refused to comment on speculation surrounding his future after failing to secure a move away from Sporting CP.

Hjulmand was one of the midfielders linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window. Despite the alarm bells within Ruben Amorim's engine room, The Manchester Evening News understands that the club didn't consider strengthening their midfield as a priority.

The Sporting CP star has been tipped to reunite with Amorim at United after working with the Portuguese in Lisbon. Hjulmand reappeared as a possible addition late in the window after United were priced out of a move for Carlos Baleba.

Tottenham and Juventus both also showed interest but their focus was placed elsewhere before the window slammed shut

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