Leverkusen eye move for ex-Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof
Newly appointed manager Erik ten Hag has been overseeing a major rebuild this summer. He looks to sustain Leverkusen's upward trajectory in the new season despite losing several influential figures.
Leverkusen have sold defenders Jonathan Tah and Odilon Kossounou to Bayern Munich and Atalanta respectively, but have acquired Jarell Quansah from Newcastle United.
Ten Hag is eyeing more central defenders for his project and is considering the possibility of reuniting with Lindelof, with whom the Dutch manager worked at Manchester United.
The Swedish centre-back parted ways with the Red Devils when his contract expired in June.
It concluded his seven-year spell at Old Trafford, during which he featured in 285 games.
Lindelof was also part of the United squad that won the FA Cup in 2023/24 under Ten Hag.
Leverkusen appreciate the Swede's wealth of experience and leadership qualities, but they are yet to initiate concrete talks with him.
Aston Villa, West Ham, Fiorentina and some of the Serie A clubs have been linked with Lindelof, but none have come forward with any encouraging offers.
Lindelof has been plagued with a series of injuries over the last few years, which curtailed his progress, but he can rejuvenate his career at Leverkusen if he remains fully fit.
Although he is not considered a long-term option, the Swede can be crucial to their Champions League ambitions in the upcoming season.
Die Werkself are working in parallel on a deal to sign Sevilla centre-back Loic Bade. He is rated at around €25 million.
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