Liverpool go head-to-head with Man Utd for signing of "fantastic" ace; Reds love his versatility

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Liverpool and Manchester United are thought to be among the clubs interested in signing Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand. The Reds’ midfield has been a major issue this season, with Jamie Carragher describing Alexis Mac Allister as a big problem there recently, saying: “The longer the games go on the more Mac Allister struggles, I think that’s a real problem for Liverpool that they need to address in midfield.

There’s too much space when the game opens up and Mac Allister can’t cover it.” Various midfielders have been linked with moves to Liverpool of late, and now, according to Caught Offside, Hjulmand is being eyed up by them ahead of the summer transfer window. Could Morten Hjulmand help transform Liverpool’s midfield?

Hjulmand covers ground impressively, proving to be a big asset out of possession, and that is arguably something Liverpool need more than anything in midfield. Whether Hjulmand ends up being identified as Liverpool’s best option remains to be seen, but he ticks plenty of boxes, from experience to defensive quality.