Manchester United’s plans to sign Matthijs de Ligt have hit a roadblock due to Victor Lindelof’s reluctance to leave the club. After securing the €70 million signing of Leny Yoro, who is currently sidelined with a foot injury, the Red Devils were looking to add another top-quality center-back to their squad.
De Ligt was identified as the ideal candidate for the role, but negotiations with Bayern Munich have proved to be challenging. The German club is demanding a high fee for the former Ajax star, making it necessary for United to offload players in order to afford the transfer.
Lindelof, who is in the final year of his contract, was seen as the likely candidate to make way for De Ligt. However, the Swede is determined to see out his current deal, citing his substantial wage demands as a barrier to any potential move.
Despite interest from clubs in Turkey and Italy, no concrete offers have materialized for Lindelof, leaving United in a difficult position to secure De Ligt’s signature. Former United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly interested in bringing Lindelof to Fenerbahce, but the Turkish side may not have the financial means to make the transfer happen.
With United facing an injury crisis, Lindelof might still have a chance to feature prominently next season, even as he falls down the pecking order. The uncertainty surrounding Lindelof’s future could impact United’s ability to strengthen their defense, leaving the De Ligt deal in limbo for the time being.
