Tottenham handed major boost in pursuit of £68.5m-rated Morten Hjulmand ahead of January transfer window

Tottenham Hotspur could be set for a busy January transfer window, with two sporting directors now leading operations and a recent £100 million cash injection boosting their transfer power. The midfield remains an area of focus for Thomas Frank, who has yet to find the ideal balance in the centre of the pitch. Reports suggest Spurs are eyeing a player they previously targeted during the summer — Morten Hjulmand.

Tottenham preparing move for Morten Hjulmand
According to Record, via Sport Witness, Tottenham are preparing a bid for Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand. The North London club are among several European sides interested in the Danish international ahead of the January window and are believed to be leading the race for his signature.

Sporting resisted summer offers for the 25-year-old after agreeing with Hjulmand that he would remain at the club until the end of the season. The report adds that the player will receive a cash bonus if he stays, while Sporting continue to stand firm on his €80 million (£68.5m) release clause.

Spurs could bid in January
Despite Hjulmand’s new deal, Sporting are bracing for interest in January, with clubs monitoring his situation closely. Tottenham are among those keeping a watchful eye, and the Portuguese club are aware that bids could arrive once the window opens.

While several European sides are expected to make approaches, Spurs are considered one of the leading contenders for Hjulmand, who has been in impressive form in Portugal.