Ruben Amorim eyes Sporting duo as AC Milan target Hjulmand and Trincao

New AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has targeted Sporting CP duo Morten Hjulmand and Francisco Trincao to kickstart his era at San Siro. The Portuguese coach is keen on a reunion with his former players, potentially disrupting transfer plans for Manchester United and Manchester City, who had both been heavily linked with the highly-rated Danish midfielder.

Sky Sport Italia says Amorim has already identified his primary transfer targets alongside the Rossoneri board. Hjulmand, the current Sporting captain, and versatile forward Trincao have emerged as the leading priorities, placing Milan directly against Premier League champions Manchester City, who have pursued the 26-year-old midfielder in the past.

Sporting initially insisted the player's €80 million release clause must be met as interest gained steam last year, but the Portuguese club are now reportedly open to negotiating a fee between €40m and €50m.

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