Tottenham Hotspur Seeks Midfield Reinforcements Ahead of Transfer Window
Tottenham Hotspur currently holds a two-point lead over 18th-placed West Ham, with two crucial Premier League matches remaining. Roberto De Zerbi’s side is set to face Chelsea next week, but they could find themselves in the relegation zone this weekend if West Ham secures victory against Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.
As they focus on avoiding relegation, the Spurs administration has begun to lay the groundwork for the summer transfer window. They aim to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026-27 season, regardless of their league status. One key area targeted for improvement is the midfield.
The Spurs leadership has already started to explore options in the market, especially if they cannot finalize a permanent deal with Bayern Munich for Joao Palhinha. Yves Bissouma is expected to depart as his contract expires this summer, while Pape Matar Sarr has attracted interest from several major European clubs.
Spurs Eyeing Sporting CP Midfielder Morten Hjulmand
According to an exclusive report from CaughtOffside, Tottenham might enter the race for Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand during the upcoming summer transfer window. Major clubs, including Manchester United and Arsenal, are closely monitoring the Denmark international, who could be available for €60 million—€20 million less than his release clause.
“Arsenal were in touch recently, and Man United are also asking to be kept informed,” a source informed CaughtOffside.
“Sporting have given clubs the signal – he has an €80 million release clause but can start negotiations around €60 million, and there’s a chance he can go.”
“This is their model, and has been for a long time. They know this is a chance to make significant profit on the player, and he’ll be keen to make the step up to a higher level as well.”
Manchester City also shows interest in Hjulmand, while clubs like Atletico Madrid and Juventus are likely to join the fray along with Spurs, the report adds.
The 26-year-old has recorded eight goal involvements in 43 appearances this season and has been a consistent performer for Sporting CP. This could be an opportune moment for the defensive midfielder to take on a new challenge, and a move to Tottenham would be captivating.
At €60 million, Hjulmand would significantly address Tottenham’s midfield issues and provide an upgrade over Bissouma. However, without European football next season, the Lilywhites may struggle to persuade the Sporting CP captain to join their project. With several top European clubs in the running, Tottenham could face tough competition to secure the player this summer.