Manchester United’s transfer surge as target responds to Bruno Fernandes’ praise

Manchester United will be well aware that the clock is ticking when it comes to their summer plans.

It is now less than a week until the transfer window officially opens, but Chelsea’s signing of Red Devils target Tosin Adarabioyo underlines how quickly the club will need to move in what is set to be a busy summer for Sir Jim Ratcliffe and company.

While a decision on manager Erik ten Hag’s future has yet to be made, the club will work to make a number of signings, with new faces particularly needed in central defence, defensive midfield and up front.

One player linked with the defensive midfield role is Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand, whose recent comments will give Old Trafford’s recruitment team confidence that the Dane is open to a move to Greater Manchester.