Casemiro confirmed he would be leaving Man United in January, once the 2025/26 campaign concludes, with the Brazilian set to leave a huge void in midfield.
The former Real Madrid superstar has 11 goal involvements in the Premier League and has continued to pull the strings alongside Kobbie Mainoo.
The veteran's importance to Michael Carrick cannot be understated, and that is why landing the perfect successor is imperative ahead of the summer transfer window.
Nottingham Forest's Eliot Anderson is a top target, but he will cost upwards of £100 million, while Sporting CP's Hjulmand is a potential target.
According to Caught Offside, United have explored a move for the Danish international, with negotiations beginning at £51m (€60m).
Arsenal are also tracking Hjulmand, and Mikel Arteta's men appear to be the leading contenders for his signature.
Hjulmand has eight goal involvements in 43 appearances across all competitions this term, with Ruben Amorim surely endorsing a switch to Old Trafford.
Amorim managed the 26-year-old at Sporting and once labelled him a "fantastic" player before becoming United boss in November 2024.
"It was a great goal by a fantastic player and captain who arrived at Sporting a year ago," the Portuguese manager said.
"During the break I heard him shouting in the dressing room."