Man United 'actively' attempting to sell experienced centre-back this summer

Manchester United are reportedly actively attempting to sell Victor Lindelof, with the Sweden international seemingly surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.

Lindelof, 29, has been with the Red Devils since July 2017, arriving from Benfica, and he has represented the club on 259 occasions, scoring four goals and registering seven assists in the process.

The centre-back was restricted to 28 appearances last season, though, with Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans all ahead of him in the pecking order at different stages.

Lindelof missed the end of the Premier League season with a hamstring problem, but he returned as a late substitute against Manchester City in the FA Cup final at the end of May.

The defender has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Old Trafford, and there has recently been speculation surrounding his future.

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Man United 'looking' to sell Lindelof this summer

According to the Manchester Evening News, Man United have 'stepped up their efforts' when it comes to finding a buyer for Lindelof during the summer market.

The report claims that the Red Devils are 'trying hard' to sell Lindelof, as his departure would make room for new players to arrive in that area of the field.

Varane was released at the end of last month, while Man United are said to be on the verge of selling 19-year-old Willy Kambwala to Villarreal.

Maguire is also allegedly available for the right price this summer, with the Red Devils potentially bringing in three new centre-backs to boost their squad.

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Man United want to overhaul their centre-back department

Matthijs de Ligt is allegedly close to joining Man United from Bayern Munich, while the club are also working on deals for Lille's Leny Yoro and Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.

While De Ligt is set to arrive in the near future, the club are yet to learn whether Yoro wants to join them this summer or hold out for a switch to European champions Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, the club are deciding whether to return with a third bid for Branthwaite, as their previous two offers for the centre-back have been rejected quickly by Everton.

Martinez has starred for Argentina at the Copa America and will be bidding to put his injury problems behind him during the 2024-25 campaign.

Meanwhile, Evans has signed a fresh one-year contract at Old Trafford, and the 36-year-old is again set to have an important part to play for the 20-time English champions next season.