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Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof has been linked with a shock transfer to Napoli this summer transfer window.
The Sweden worldwide has been a regular starter for the Red Devils in central defence, but his game time could reduce next term.
Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane are already ahead of him within the pecking order whereas Eric Bailly has recently impressed in pre-season.
In the meantime, Lisandro Martinez is predicted to affix the club from Ajax quickly, and he shall be anticipated to play extra often than the Swede.
Amidst this, RAI Sport claim that Napoli is plotting a move for Lindelof, and believe he can be signed for around €27 million.
Lindelof was an undisputed starter for the Red Devils at one stage in his profession, however the competitors have elevated signficantly.
With the World Cup across the nook, he could possibly be tempted to pursue a contemporary challenge with Napoli, the place he can be assured a regular starter.
Napoli are actively on the lookout for a brand new centre-back after their option to sell membership favorite Kalidou Koulibaly to Chelsea earlier this month.
Ten Hag make ‘Sangare’ transfer decision
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is not exploring the possibility of signing PSV midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, according to Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad.
The Red Devils are keen on pursuing a defensive midfielder this summer, and Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong is obviously the prime target with a transfer fee already agreed.
However, United still need to agree personal terms with the Netherlands star. The 25-year-old has yet to be convinced to leave Barcelona with his priority being Champions League football.
Amidst this, there has been speculation that United are in contact with PSV for Sangare, but Algemeen Dagblad have come out to dismiss the possibility of United signing him.
According to the Dutch outlet, there have been no offers from British clubs for Sangare. It is further specified that Ten Hag ‘does not see him as a reinforcement for now’.
Meanwhile, Sangare will only be sold for his €37 million release clause this summer. PSV are hopeful of not only keeping him, but also committing him to a new deal.
United have spent the past couple of months negotiating for De Jong, and they recently reached an agreement with the Blaugrana. They still need to persuade De Jong, but are prepared to play the long game.
The Dutchman does not plan to leave the Catalan giants at the moment, but may eventually decide to move on. He would not want to stay at a club that is actively trying to push him through the exit door.
This is where United may aim to capitalise and agree personal terms. De Jong recently travelled with Barcelona for their US pre-season tour, and United may have to wait until August to sign him.
Sangare would also be a quality acquisition for United with his strong tackling and interceptions skills, but Ten Hag is said to be looking for players with more technical ability on the ball.
Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez will bring exactly that to the fold, and De Jong is another player that can improve the quality of distribution from his preferred deep-lying midfield role.
