Tag: Victor Lindelof

One down, four more to go for Jose Mourinho at Manchester United

Vyom Chaudhary

The Independent claims that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has drawn up a five-man wish-list for the ongoing transfer window. The Portuguese manager has already acquired one target in the form of Victor Lindelof from Benfica, and United are reportedly closing on the remaining four targets. The club announced on Saturday that they have agreed on a fee with Benfica for the Swedish centre-back, subject to a medical examination, international clearance and personal terms. After completing the acquisition of the 22-yeear-old, United have turned their attentions towards two strikers. Wayne…

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Manchester United to work on three-man shortlist for defensive reinforcement

Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United are in the transfer market for an experienced centre-back and manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly drawn up a three-man shortlist. According to Sky Sports, following the Europa League triumph over Ajax, Mourinho has handed a list of players to United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, and that list features the names of Michael Keane, Virgil Van Dijk and Victor Lindelof. Keane has made a name of himself on the back of an impressive season with the Clarets. The 24-year-old, who left United to join the Clarets for £2m in…

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Chelsea eye two new defenders

Vyom Chaudhary

Chelsea are actively searching for centre-backs in the transfer market. The Blues were interested in signing Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, but they have turned their attention elsewhere after their £42million bid was turned down by the Naples club. According to the latest reports, the West London club are considering a bid for Lazio defender Stefan De Vrij. The 24-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at his current club following his knee operation last year, and it is believed that Lazio are keen on selling him. The Holland international is expected…

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Jose Mourinho eyeing moves for AS Roma and Benfica stars

Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has started acting on his transfer plans at Old Trafford. According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo (via Metro), the Portuguese has asked the club board to sign AS Roma playmaker Miralem Pjanic. The 26-year-old midfielder is one of the best midfield talents in Serie A and has enjoyed yet another successful season with Roma. He scored provided ten goals and 12 assists in 33 league appearances for his club this season. His performances for the Giallorossi have attracted attention from the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. The…

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Manchester United close to completing a move for Swedish starlet

Vyom Chaudhary

Manchester United are close to completing a deal for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof, according to recent reports. The Swede has enjoyed an impressive season in the Portuguese league and played an important role in Benfica’s league success by making 30 appearances for the club, four coming in the Champions League. Swedish source Aftonbladet has claimed that the Red Devils have already made an offer of £20 million for the 21-year-old and expect to wrap up the deal soon. United have reportedly scouted the centre-back on a number of occasions this season.…

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