While the “favourable price” promise exists, a deal is far from straightforward. Sporting has made similar promises in the past, notably with Viktor Gyokeres, only to see a bidding war erupt that eventually saw the striker depart for Arsenal for a huge fee. Milan are not the only club monitoring the situation, as Atletico Madrid and several Premier League heavyweights are also credited with an interest in the Dane.
If no concrete offers arrive from the English top flight or Spain, Milan could swoop in with a bid in the region of €35-40 million. There are questions within the club as to whether that figure is too steep for a position where they already have depth, but the “Amorim effect” could prove decisive. The coach is holding out hope for a reunion, and Hjulmand himself is reportedly very happy with the idea of returning to Italy.