{"id":47066,"date":"2026-05-13T02:22:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/source-man-united-given-signal-for-e60m-transfer-arsenal-also-in-talks\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T02:22:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:22:29","slug":"source-man-united-given-signal-for-e60m-transfer-arsenal-also-in-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/source-man-united-given-signal-for-e60m-transfer-arsenal-also-in-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Source: Man United given &#8216;signal&#8217; for \u20ac60m transfer, Arsenal also in talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/source-man-united-given-signal-for-e60m-transfer-arsenal-also-in-talks\/#Explaining_the_transfer_situation_of_Morten_Yurmand\" >Explaining the transfer situation of Morten Yurmand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/source-man-united-given-signal-for-e60m-transfer-arsenal-also-in-talks\/#Which_clubs_are_keeping_an_eye_on_Morten_Hjurmand\" >Which clubs are keeping an eye on Morten Hjurmand?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Morten Hjurmand of Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal (Photo by Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United are interested in Sporting Lisbon midfielder and Arsenal transfer target Morten Hjurmand and are expected to make a move this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ousmane Diomande and Ivan Fresneda were also on the table when the teams met in the Champions League quarter-finals, but I recently learned that the Gunners had asked Sporting about Yurmand.<\/p>\n<p>Following new discussions with industry players, my understanding is that Arsenal remain interested in Yurmand, but Man United are also monitoring the situation closely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is widely known that the Red Devils are busy adding new midfield reinforcements this summer, with two new faces likely to arrive at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>Yurmand is not necessarily at the top of that target list, but he is a player the club have been considering and could be available for \u20ac60 million.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explaining_the_transfer_situation_of_Morten_Yurmand\"><\/span>Explaining the transfer situation of Morten Yurmand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Numerous sources have confirmed that a number of top clubs are interested in Yurmand, with Sporting reportedly willing to make a deal this summer with a release clause of less than 80 million euros.<\/p>\n<p>A source said: &#8220;Arsenal have been in contact recently and Man United are also continuing to seek information.&#8221;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><strong>Morten Yurmand<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><strong>Total score: 16\/25<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Transfer fee<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">**<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">performance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">performance<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">***<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">career phase<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">**<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">The need for squads<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">*****<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>The Transfer Fit rating system is explained here.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Sporting have sent a signal to the club. He has a release clause of 80 million euros, but he could be moved if we start negotiations for around 60 million euros.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is their model and has been for a long time. They know this is an opportunity that will greatly benefit the player and he will also be keen to step up to a higher level.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us <\/i><\/b><b><i><span draggable=\"true\">Google recommended sources<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i>    Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;s worth noting that one or two other sources were keen to downplay the idea that signing with Sporting, a club known for being tough negotiators, would be a straightforward deal, as was the case with their eventual reluctance to sell Victor Gokeres to Arsenal last summer.<\/p>\n<p>What could be happening here is that Sporting want to invite a bidding war for Yurmand, in which case his transfer fee could end up being well over \u20ac60 million and closer to his \u20ac80 million release fee.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_clubs_are_keeping_an_eye_on_Morten_Hjurmand\"><\/span>Which clubs are keeping an eye on Morten Hjurmand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As of now, the main names to look out for to sign Yurmand seem to be Arsenal or United, but there are other names as well.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester City would be interesting. What United end up doing could have a big impact on their plans.<\/p>\n<p>Both clubs really want Elliott Anderson, and although City are favorites to win, there has long been a sense that MUFC will continue to pursue his signature.<\/p>\n<p>If they are successful, City could make a move for Yurmand as a replacement, but it is still early days and both clubs will likely consider other targets as well.<\/p>\n<p>I also understand that Tottenham, Atletico Madrid and Juventus are likely to enter into negotiations at some point this summer.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Morten Hjurmand of Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal (Photo by Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images) Manchester United are interested in Sporting Lisbon midfielder and Arsenal transfer target Morten Hjurmand and are expected to make a move this summer. 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