Aston Villa in talks to sign former Manchester United defender ahead of transfer deadline


Victor Lindelof is intended for medicine with Aston Villa because the two parties complete advanced talks about a late deal.

The 31-year-old defender is a free agent after his summer exit from Manchester United, where he spent eight seasons.

Lindelof won two trophies during his spell at United

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Lindelof won two trophies during his spell at UnitedCredit: Getty

Lindelof’s contract in Old Trafford ran at the end of the 2024/25 season, in which he only made six starts of the Premier League.

The Swedish international is a goal for the villa because they spend defensive reinforcements before the Deadline Day.

Lindelof would be her second signing of the summer in summer after Yasin Ozcan was put together by the Turkish side of Kasipasa.

However, he spends the 2025/26 season in Anderlecht.

Lindelof has a depth of experience in the English top flight when he made 284 appearances for United.

He also deserved 71 hats with the Swedish international team.

While his natural position is the focus, Lindelof can also play on both sides of the defense on the full -back.

Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres and Lamare Bogarde are the current options in the villa.

Aston Villa’s transfer window so far

The villa was quiet on the summer market, even though they took sixth place in the Premier League and qualified for the Europa League.

Evann Guessand was the only important signing of the summer in a reported 30 million pound of Nice.

Lindelof joined Christian Eriksen and Jonny Evans as remarkable deviations from United

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Lindelof joined Christian Eriksen and Jonny Evans as remarkable deviations from UnitedCredit: Getty
Villa wants another central defender before the transfer window closes on Monday evening

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Villa wants another central defender before the transfer window closes on Monday eveningCredit: Getty

The striker Zepiqueno Redmond moved to Villa Park with a free transfer from Feyenoord.

Marco Bizot and the Welsh Underer-21 star Ronnie Hollingshead have arrived as new goalkeepers, with the former starting against Newcastle.

He replaced Emiliano Martinez for the 0-0 draw on the opening weekend of the season due to the lock of the Argentine star.

Talksport understands that United is investigating a change for the World Cup winner.

The villa also showed to sign Lucas Paqueta from West Ham by making an offer of 47 million GBP.

But the Brazilian will stay in the hammer and was mentioned on Sunday in his start -xi against Nottingham Forest.