Mourinho hopes to sign Man Utd’s surplus defender

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That Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho is considering. The possibility of making an offer to acquire Manchester United reserve defender Victor Lindelof to join the team after the end of this season.

The Sweden international centre-half is out of contract at United until 2025. And is likely to leave on a free transfer, with Erik ten Hag already having a number of centre-backs to choose from, including Matthijs de Ligt, Leni Llorolisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire .

Meanwhile, Mourinho is already a fan of Lindelof’s skills and has a good relationship with him, having brought the 30-year-old. From Benfica to United when he was manager in 2017, โปรโมชั่น ufabet and they worked together for 1 season.

Mourinho and Fenerbahce sporting director Mario Branko are reportedly set to make an approach for Lindelof in the near future. With the hope of persuading his former protege to move to the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.

Lindelof has struggled for game time due to injury this season. But he came on as a second half substitute in United’s scoreless draw against Aston Villa before the October international break.

Without cover at left-back or right-back. As well as Noussair Mazaroui’s setback, Lindelof is likely to be called upon in the coming weeks.

We expect Diogo Dalot to return to right-back, with Lindelof deployed at left-back.

Lindelof has failed to break into United’s starting line-up this season, making just one appearance.