Chelsea have made a late attempt to sign Sporting Lisbon's 27-year-old Danish player, Morten Hjulmand, intervening with a higher offer and a better contract. A deal for 40 million euros had reportedly been agreed with Atletico Madrid, which was considered the midfielder's most likely destination. However, Hjulmand has given his word to Atletico Madrid and decided to forgo a more lucrative offer in England to join the Spanish club.