Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof may find a new home at Inter Milan should his career at Old Trafford come to an end.
Lindelof has struggled to get game time at Man United this season, falling down the pecking order of Erik ten Hag prior to his exit. Under Ruben Amorim, things don’t seem to have improved for the Swedish centre-back.
The 30 year old has appeared in just four Premier League matches as a substitute, amassing just 58 minutes of playing time.
He has only played a full 90 minutes in two matches, namely the 2-0 win over PAOK Salonika in the Europa League and the 5-2 drubbing of Leicester City in the Carabao Cup. (Stats via Transfermarkt)
While it was reported that Lindelof would remain fully focused on earning Amorim’s admiration after returning from his toe injury, the player’s contract runs out at the end of the season, meaning he will be a free agent this summer should no new deal be pursued.
Inter Milan appear to have taken notice of Lindelof’s current situation, potentially readying themselves to make a move on the defender.
“At almost 31 years old, the ‘Red Devils’ centre-back Victor Lindelof seems destined to change air,” InterLive reported.
“The former Benfica player will not renew his contract with the English club, first with Ten Hag and now with Amorim. He has not found space, and the trend certainly will not change between now and the summer months. This is why the Swede could be the great opportunity that Inter were waiting for: a quality profile but above all, great experience, who would have no difficulty integrating instantly into Inzaghi’s chessboard.”
Still, Inter’s pursuit of Lindelof may prove more challenging than meets the eye.
While the Swede may no longer have a place at Old Trafford, several of Inter’s Serie A rivals also appear to be exploring a deal.
The Peoples Person discussed links between Lindelof and Juventus, with the Italian giants reportedly looking to recruit him as a replacement for the injured Gleison Bremer.
AC Milan is another potential suitor, with the club reportedly targeting Lindelof due to his wealth of experience at the top level.
Having picked up an injury on international duty, Lindelof’s situation at United has become increasingly difficult.
Perhaps it would be best for the centre-back to head to a club where he would be given a bigger role that would enable him to revive his stagnating career.
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Mathew Cohen
A faithful Manchester United supporter, Mathew has worked as a football writer and analyst for SB Nation, FanSided, and now The Peoples Person. Mathew’s heroes include David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Sir Alex Ferguson, all of whom played their part in creating some special childhood memories.
