Reports are circulating that Juventus might try to include Douglas Luiz in a deal for Morten Hjulmand, but Portuguese media outlets are quick to assert that Sporting CP would reject such an offer.
Morten Hjulmand is widely known to be a primary target for the Bianconeri. However, Sporting has firmly stated they will only consider offers matching his €80 million release clause.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus reportedly considered a strategy to address two issues simultaneously: offloading Douglas Luiz, who is considered surplus, and reducing Hjulmand`s transfer fee by including the Brazilian midfielder plus a cash payment.
Nevertheless, A Bola swiftly countered these suggestions, emphasizing that Sporting has no intention of accepting player exchanges as part of any transfer agreement.
Furthermore, Sporting is well aware that Manchester United is prepared to present a significantly higher bid, potentially outmatching Juventus`s financial capabilities.
Hjulmand, who recently turned 26, has a history in Serie A, having played for Lecce from 2021 to 2023 before his €19.5 million transfer, plus bonuses, to Sporting CP.
The Danish international rapidly established himself as the team`s captain and a pivotal player in their squad.