Victor Lindelof near becoming a member of Aston Villa in shock twist – Fabrizio Romano

Victor Lindelof is near becoming a member of Aston Villa on a free switch simply months after leaving Manchester United, Fabrizio Romano reveals.

Proven the door by INEOS

Lindelof, 31, was not supplied a contract renewal together with his deal the Pink Devils expiring on the finish of final season.

INEOS are trying to transform Ruben Amorim’s squad with a youthful profile of participant on cheaper wages – an strategy which noticed the Sweden worldwide, who captains his nation, proven the exit door at Outdated Trafford.

Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system depends on three central defenders however it’s an space of the pitch which United’s squad is deepest in with Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Noussair Mazraoui, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Ayden Heaven all forward of Lindelof within the queue.

It was a simple choice, subsequently, for United to let the Swede go away, notably given he has by no means felt a cushty slot in English soccer, usually falling quick in key moments on account of being overpowered bodily.

Lindelof has been linked with a number of golf equipment throughout Europe this summer season, together with Bayer Leverkusen for a reunion with Erik ten Hag in Germany and Serie A aspect Fiorentina.

He has been coaching together with his former aspect in Sweden, Västerås SK, to maintain up his health whereas he waits for the subsequent chapter of his profession to materialise. And, in response to Romano, it can take him to a Premier League rival.

A shock swap to Villa Park

Romano reveals Aston Villa are “closing in” on a deal to signal Lindelof on a two-year contract.

Tweet: “Aston Villa are closing in on Victor Lindelöf deal, right here we go quickly! Closing particulars being sorted after proposal despatched final evening to anticipate Everton and Fiorentina.Perceive it’s two yr deal for Lindelöf at #AVFC.”

The Italian switch guru contends the “closing particulars” are being ironed out after a proposal was tabled to the defender final evening with the intention to fend off curiosity from Everton and Fiorentina.

It constitutes one thing of a shock for a Premier League aspect with ambitions of Champions League soccer to focus on a participant who usually fell in need of this normal whereas in a Pink shirt.

However a free switch for an skilled and versatile defender, with a wonderful angle and management qualities, has confirmed a deal Villa think about price pursuing at this late stage of the summer season window.

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