AC Milan are no longer expected to strongly pursue Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand, a 27-year-old defensive midfielder. Inter Milan and Napoli are considered more realistic Serie A options for the player, although a return to Italy is considered less obvious. The Denmark international is also the subject of interest from the Premier League. A Bola reports that both Arsenal and Manchester City are monitoring the midfielder. Hjulmand has an €80m release clause, and some reports suggest a deal could be completed for approximately €40-50m. Hjulmand's contract runs until June 2028. In the 2025/2026 season, he contributed 3 goals and 4 assists in 27 Liga Portugal appearances. He has a current Transfermarkt market value of €45.00m. Atletico Madrid was reportedly linked with a €40m offer in June 2026. Sporting signed the player from Lecce for €18m in August 2023.