Another Man Utd midfield option?! Red Devils add Sporting CP star Morten Hjulmand to ever-growing transfer shortlist as move for PSG's Manuel Ugarte drags on

Manchester United are considering a move for Sporting CP star Morten Hjulmand as they look to strengthen in midfield ahead of the new season.

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• United looking to add a new midfielder
• Sporting star Hjulmand on list of targets
• Still hoping to snap up Ugarte from PSG

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Red Devils have put the 24-year-old on their shortlist of summer targets, reports. Monaco hero Youssouf Fofana is also an option for the Old Trafford club and it was recently suggested that the Ligue 1 side are prepared to sell him in the current transfer window as he wants to leave.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  United have been linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte, who is said to be available for around £59 million ($76m). The Uruguayan has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Red Devils but they are yet to strike a deal with the French champions.

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  Reports have also said that United are eyeing another left-back as Tyrell Malacia continues to struggle having been left out of their pre-season tour of the United States after missing the entirety of last season. Ex-Chelsea and Barcelona defender Marcos Alonso is on their list of targets for the position.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR UNITED?

  Erik ten Hag and his United side are on their way to the United States to take in pre-season friendlies against Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool. After their return, they will take on Manchester City in the Community Shield on August 10.