Sentences with phrase «victor lindelof»

The boss tried to do so last summer with the signing of Victor Lindelof from Benfica but the Swede has failed to settle in at Old Trafford.

If the transfer goes through, the 24 - year - old will be Mourinho's second signing of the summer after Victor Lindelof.

Victor Lindelof has not made a league appearance following his move from Benfica but Mourinho has backed the versatile defender to get up to full speed to tackle with the rigours of the Premier League.

Speaking of Victor Lindelof, Jose Mourinho believes that the talented defender is not yet ready for the Premier League, but, no doubt, there is a bright future ahead of him.

United have so far signed central defender Victor Lindelof for # 30.7 million from Benfica and Romelu Lukaku from Everton for # 75 million plus add - ons, which could take the final fee to # 90 million.

Victor Lindelof (Sweden), Eric Bailly (Ivory Coast), Phil Jones (England), Marcos Rojo (Argentina), Chris Smalling (England), Daley Blind (Netherlands), Luke Shaw (England), Antonio Valencia (Ecuador), Matteo Darmian (Italy), Axel Tuanzebe (England)

We already know Manchester United will be able to spend big having seen Paul Pogba, Eric Baily, Romelu Lukaku, Nemanja Matic and Victor Lindelof arriving for stellar prices in the transfer market.

As a result, Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof could take up the central defensive positions with the latter making his Premier League debut.

Looking at Victor Lindelof, who has had a similar start at United to De Gea, those who slate him should be able to see what a bit of positivity does.

Stam would have cost # 17.7 million in today's money, which is dwarfed by the recent transfer fees of Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof who cost United upwards of # 30 million a time, but in the modern era, fees are very much different.

The Red Devils have big ambitions for the new Premier League season and the club chiefs brought the likes of Nemanja Matic, Romelu Lukaku, and Victor Lindelof to Old Trafford in the summer.

Victor Lindelof: The Swede was a calming influence alongside Chris Smalling, but the pair were involved in an unwanted collision during a set - piece which had no dampening effect at the end — 7/10

Sergio Romero; Ashley Young, Chris Smalling, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw; Michael Carrick, Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay; Juan Mata, Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez.

Jose Mourinho has made three new additions so far this summer with Victor Lindelof, Nemanja Matic and Pogba's best friend, Romelu Lukaku, who made a # 75 million switch from Everton to the Theatre of Dreams and could end up costing United # 90 million, which is he continues his goalscoring ability and helps United win more matches, would be money well spent.

This summer United have added three more players to their team, # 30 million Victor Lindelof, # 35 million Nemanja Matic, a title winner with Chelsea last season and # 75 million signing Romelu Lukaku, brought in to replace the goals scored by Zlatan Ibrahimovic last season and give United that extra bit of physicality in the forward line.

But, if he does want to rotate, Victor Lindelof should start, especially after giving a good account of himself whenever called upon.

Eric Bailly has unquestionably made the United defence more solid since his injury comeback, and he may once again partner Chris Smalling, who continues to get the nod over Marcos Rojo and Victor Lindelof at the heart of the backline.

The improving Christian Benteke played a square ball to the winger on the edge of the area from where his well - struck shot flew beyond goalkeeper David De Gea via a significant deflection off Victor Lindelof.

Manchester United have spent an excess of # 100m on the signings of Romelu Lukaku and Victor Lindelof this summer, but the club are still on the search for a holding midfielder, who could replace Michael Carrick in the long - term.

Summer signings Nemanja Matic and Romelu Lukaku have both slotted in seamlessly and have become key men in the Old Trafford juggernaut while Victor Lindelof is being eased in by Jose Mourinho.

MERSE SAYS: I'm not convinced by Victor Lindelof at all, but Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic are very, very good signings and that's why I'm giving them such a high grade.

Jose Mourinho is likely to rotate his options with Victor Lindelof and Chris Smalling definite starters in defence, but they should have too much quality for Basel.

In their places, Marcos Rojo and Victor Lindelof could earn some much - needed gametime.

Still, the Portuguese manager is ready to further reinforce his back line and once again Swedish international and Benfica star Victor Lindelof is in the lime light.

United have Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, Marcos Rojo, Chris Smalling and Daley Blind as the experienced members of the central defence at the club and currently, Bailly is recovering from injury, meaning Tuanzebe is sixth choice in the squad, although he has played out of position but not regularly.

Manchester United have spent an excess of # 100m on the signings of Romelu Lukaku and Victor Lindelof this summer, but the...

Earlier in the window Benfica had hoped to sell Victor Lindelof to Manchester United, and then Luis Filipe Vieira travelled to China to see if he could sell a player there, and now he's in London with Arsenal one of the club president's aims.

Defenders: Antonio Valencia, Chris Smalling, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones, Victor Lindelof, Marcos Rojo, Daley Blind, Luke Shaw, Ashley Young, Matteo Darmian

However, it has been suggested that United will be seeking other signings this summer with the four players Mourinho wanted being a central defender; Victor Lindelof, a striker; Romelu Lukaku, a defensive minded midfielder; Nemanja Matic with the fourth being suggested as an attacking midfielder strong on the wing, or a winger if you will.

Maybe FSG could've settled for a Frank de Boer or a Shkodran Mustafi; gone bargain bin shopping for a Jose Mourinho or a Victor Lindelof.

on Latest Instagram post from Victor Lindelof's girlfriend suggests the Man Utd deal could very well be done

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says defender Victor Lindelof will need time to understand football in England.

The club have made more than 100 million euros in transfers this summer following the sales of Nelson Semedo (Barcelona), Victor Lindelof (Man Utd) and Ederson (Man City), but haven't bought adequate replacements, and their defence in particular, appears to be paying the price for it.

Against the Baggies, Victor Lindelof and Chris Smalling were at the heart of the defence with both Jones and Rojo on the bench, neither being involved in the defeat.

There's a good relationship between Phil and me, and with the other two defenders, Victor Lindelof and Chris Smalling, even though we've not had the chance to play together yet.»

Last summer's defensive signing, Victor Lindelof, hasn't worked out.

David de Gea (GK), Victor Lindelof (DF), Eric Bailly (DF), Phil Jones (DF), Marcos Rojo (DF), Paul Pogba (MF), Juan Mata (MF), Romelu Lukaku (FW), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (FW), Anthony Martial (FW), Chris Smalling (DF), Jesse Lingard (MF), Michael Carrick (MF), Daley Blind (DF), Ashley Young (MF), Marcus Rashford (FW), Sergio Romero (GK), Ander Herrera (MF), Henrikh Mkhitaryan (MF), Luke Shaw (DF), Antonio Valencia (DF), Marouane Fellaini (MF), Nemanja Matic (MF), Matteo Darmian (DF), Axel Tuanzebe (DF), Scott McTominay (MF), Joel Castro Pereira (GK).

Manchester United signed Eric Bailly last year and Victor Lindelof this year to strengthen their central defense.

Victor Lindelof replaces Eric Bailly who appears to have picked up a knock.

They've already signed Victor Lindelof at centre - back and Nemanja Matic in midfield — who is an incredibly strong defensive midfielder — but the left - back position is in the most need of reinforcement.

Victor Lindelof got the deflection though, which sent the ball past David De Gea.

Victor Lindelof 6 — West Brom didn't offer much threat in open play but we were poor at defending set pieces today.

48 ′ Crystal Palace went 2 - 0 up after Patrick van Aanholt scored after being played onside by Victor Lindelof and Chris Smalling turning his back to the player and him running past him, unchallenged and firing past David De Gea.

The Portugal youth international has come through the ranks at the club and has developed into a first - team regular starter this season as he looks to fill the void left behind by Victor Lindelof who joined Premier League giants Manchester United for $ 35m last summer transfer window.

Match Preview & Lineups: Manchester United have completed two major signings so far with Victor Lindelof and Romelu Lukaku joining the reds while record goal scorer Wayne Rooney has left United to join Everton.

Manchester United are in pole position to sign Liverpool target Victor Lindelof, Calciomercato.

Man United Set to Sign Benfica's Lindelof Being expected to make another huge spending in this upcoming summer transfer market, Manchester United finally start their spending spree by agreeing a fee for young Benfica defender, Victor Lindelof.

Manchester United have not yet given up on their summer transfer business already signing Victor Lindelof from Benfica for # 30.7 million earlier in the summer and with a # 75 million move for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku well on its way to being completed, Jose Mourinho is still reportedly looking to strengthen his midfield.

There are multiple reports going on in the media as far as the future of Benfica star Victor Lindelof is concerned.

Another day, another transfer report linking Swedish defender Victor Lindelof to Manchester United.