Man United prepare significant financial effort to beat Liverpool in the race for “fantastic player”

(Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Manchester United are looking to sign Morten Hjulmand at the end of the season, and they are now stepping up their efforts to get the deal done.The 26-year-old defensive midfielder has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past as well. According to reports from Spain, Manchester United are now intensifying their efforts in the transfer race.Man United face Liverpool battle for Morten HjulmandLiverpool are keen on the defensive midfielder as well, and Manchester United are prepared to make a significant financial effort in order to win the race for his signature. The midfielder has a release clause of €80 million in his contract. It remains to be seen whether Sporting CP is prepared to sell him for a more reasonable price.That Denmark International has been linked with a move to Manchester United before. Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has described him as a “fantastic player” in the past. He will add defensive cover and physicality in the middle of the park for Manchester United. He could be their replacement for Casemiro next season. The Brazilian will leave the club in the summer, and Manchester United must bring in a quality replacement.Where will Hjulmand end up?Meanwhile, Liverpool need more depth in the middle of the park as well. The 26-year-old will help them improve defensively and allow players like Ryan Gravenberch to operate with more freedom. It remains to be seen if Liverpool follows up on their interest with an offer to get the deal done.Meanwhile, Manchester United needs someone who can win the ball back for the team and protect the back four. Hjumand will add composure in the middle of the park as well.The opportunity to play for Manchester United or Liverpool will be attractive for the Danish midfielder, and it remains to be seen where he ends up.