AC Milan prepared to pay €15 million for Victor Lindelof next summer

Manchester United have really struggled defensively this season, conceding the second-most goals in the Champions League among 32 sides and the second-most among the top ten sides in the Premier League.

Manager Erik ten Hag can point to the growing number of injuries as a reason for the dismal form with the manager unable to pick his strongest XI.

The defence has been the worst affected with all first-choice defenders currently sidelined. Against Brentford, the manager was forced to play Victor Lindelof as left-back.

Lindelof has not had the same impact as last season
The Swede was culpable for the goal the Bees scored, and while he has had to play in a number of different positions, Lindelof has struggled to replicate the form he showed last season.

In Ten Hag’s first season, the former Benfica man stepped up during the injury-enforced absence of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.

In the current season, the same old frailties of being too weak against physically robust forwards and being unable to compete in the air have once again plagued the 29-year-old.

The Sweden international’s deal with the Red Devils expires in 2024 and quite a lot of clubs are interested in a free move, something United want to avoid.

The Peoples Person had reported that United are willing to initiate the one-year extension clause in his contract so as to protect his market value.

As per Milan Web, AC Milan were initially eyeing a move for Lindelof if he became a free agent, but with news leaking of United trying to protect the centre-back’s value, the Serie A side are open to paying €15 million.

Simon Kjaer is set to be released at the end of his contract and the Serie A side have identified Lindelof as the man to lead and marshall the defence.