Manchester United could see defender Victor Lindelof depart this summer after a lack of games over the past two seasons – with Dharmesh Sheth exclusively telling GIVEMESPORT that the defender could part for pastures new as a result of there being just one year left on his existing contract.
Lindelof joined United back in 2017 from Benfica under Jose Mourinho, with the Portuguese boss returning to his homeland to prise the Swedish star away from the capital – and he’s been a key part of the furniture since. 259 appearances in all competitions has seen the defender become a superb servant at Old Trafford, but Sheth believes Mourinho could swipe him once again having just taken over the managerial role at Fenerbahce.Lindelof Has Been Touted for Swap Deals
The Swedish star is a key United makeweights they could use
Lindelof’s dubious-looking future at United is no secret. The defender has just a year left on his contract, and after making just 19 appearances last season – his least since his first season at Old Trafford – there doesn’t appear to be any movement on his future.
Victor Lindelof’s Premier League statistics – Manchester United squad ranking
Stats Output Squad rank
Appearances 19 17th
Assists 1 =10th
Passes Per Game 46.1 4th
Clearances Per Game 2 9th
Aerial Duels Won Per Game 0.9 =8th
Match rating 6.50 17th
Links emerged that he could be joining Everton as part of a makeweight in a deal to sign Jarrad Branthwaite, but with the Red Devils now unlikely to move for the Toffees star, Lindelof is back on the transfer mill once again.
Reports also emerged that United could be looking to use him in a swap deal for Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard, but so far that looks like a deal that isn’t advanced whatsoever and so his future remains up in the air, with Fenerbahce now seemingly taking the forefront.
Sheth: Lindelof Has Interest from Fenerbahce
The defender is on the shortlist of his former boss Mourinho
Speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, Sheth revealed that there are no talks currently or planning to take place between Lindelof and the Red Devils about extending his stay at Old Trafford – and as such, Mourinho has registered his interest. He said:
“Victor Lindelof is into the final year of his contract. There are no talks planned, and no talks currently over a new deal.
“There is interest from clubs like Fenerbahce. Jose Mourinho, of course, brought him to Manchester United back in 2017 – there is interest there.
“There’s interest from other clubs as well. If Victor Lindelof was to leave, then I think United would want to bring in another central defender as well, so it could be the case where they go in for not one, but two.” Lindelof’s Future at United is Looking Bleak
Younger members of the team who are ahead of him
Manchester United star Victor Lindelof looks on
With Raphael Varane departing the Red Devils, it wouldn’t make much sense to sell Lindelof just now, but with other targets set to come in, he will simply be pushed down the pecking order.
Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire are currently the first-choice pairing, whilst Jonny Evans could still sign a new one-year deal and Willy Kambwala is a superb young choice at centre-back; so Lindelof, who cost around £40m, will find it hard to break the mould.It seems Victor Lindelof’s future at Manchester United is uncertain with just a year left on his contract. Despite interest from clubs like Fenerbahce, there are currently no talks of a contract extension at Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho, who originally brought Lindelof to United, is reportedly interested in reuniting with him at Fenerbahce. With Raphael Varane’s departure, selling Lindelof might not be ideal unless United secure replacements. However, his reduced playing time last season and the club’s pursuit of other defenders suggest his role could diminish further.
