Victor Lindelof race: Fiorentina set to compete with two Premier League sides


Manchester United determined to not renew Victor Lindelof’s contract, which expired this summer time. Consequently, the Swede left after eight years at Outdated Trafford.

The 31-year-old by no means fairly got here near fulfilling his potential in pink, whereas accidents hampered his progress lately.

And regardless of figuring out Ruben Amorim nicely from his days at Benfica, the place each had been teammates, the pinnacle coach opted to let the centre-back go.

He’s but to signal for a brand new membership, however as per latest reviews, he’s lastly inching nearer to discovering a brand new dwelling.

Fiorentina in talks with Lindelof

The Peoples Individual relayed that Serie A facet Fiorentina are in talks with the Sweden worldwide and have made a big provide.

A transfer to Florence would see the defender reunite with former teammate David de Gea, who has loved a brand new lease of life since arriving on the Artemio Franchi Stadium.

Nonetheless, it’s not a completed deal by any stretch of the creativeness, with reputed journalist Alfredo Pedulla claiming two Premier League golf equipment are additionally chasing the Swedish captain.

These two golf equipment, specifically Everton and Brentford are prepared to supply Victor Lindelof the prospect to stay in England, the place he’s well-settled.

Everton, Brentford be a part of the race

“Fiorentina is carefully monitoring defender Lindelof, who was launched by Manchester United , and has made a big provide, however is going through competitors from Everton and Brentford,” Pedulla wrote.

As for his former membership, they don’t have plans to switch him this window, shelving their plans to recruit a brand new centre-back till subsequent yr.

Presently, their important focus appears to be on strengthening in aim, with Senne Lammens, and Dominik Livakovic on their radar, whereas they’re anticipated to reignite their pursuit of Brighton’s Carlos Baleba to strengthen in midfield.

Angelo Stiller additionally stays an choice, however his arrival appears to be linked with Kobbie Mainoo or Bruno Fernandes’ future on the membership.


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