West Ham United have reportedly made ‘contact’ over a deal to signal Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof, as per switch journalist Graeme Bailey.
After becoming a member of the Purple Devils from SL Benfica again in 2017, the 30-year-old was a key participant below former managers Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. However, he discovered it tough to play usually below Erik ten Hag and the scenario stays the identical below new head coach Ruben Amorim.
The Swedish worldwide gained two home cup competitions at Previous Trafford and each had been guided by Ten Hag. Nonetheless, the defender’s future at Man Utd is unsure as he has entered the ultimate few months of his present contract.
Amorim’s facet haven’t made any proposal to him to signal an extension due to this fact, it’s wanting probably that he’s set to depart as a free agent subsequent summer time until he exits earlier than Monday’s deadline.
Now, reporting on United in Focus, Bailey says that West Ham’s new supervisor Graham Potter is eager on signing a brand new centre-back earlier than the deadline and have recognized Lindelof as a critical choice.
Lindelof to West Ham
The Hammers have already made ‘contact’ over a possible deal to signal him late on this window. Nonetheless, the participant has no intention of becoming a member of the East London membership so he has turned down the proposal.
The Swedish worldwide is an skilled participant and beforehand showcased his qualities within the Premier League. Nonetheless, he has struggled with harm issues in latest seasons. He’s a centre-back by traits however may also present cowl within the fullback positions if wanted.
West Ham did enterprise with Man Utd final summer time and signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The Englishman has turned out to be a profitable acquisition, nevertheless, it appears they gained’t be capable to lure Lindelof to the London Stadium.
In the meantime, following a disappointing first half of this season below Julen Lopetegui, the Spaniard was dismissed and Potter has been appointed as the brand new supervisor.
Nonetheless, issues haven’t improved a lot below him, dropping two out of 4 video games and successful just one. So, it stays to be seen whether or not Potter can handle to show the scenario round within the second half of this season.
