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

Victor Lindelof is set for a medical with Aston Villa as the two parties enter advanced talks regarding 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 UnitedGetty Lindelof’s contract at Old Trafford expired at the end of the 2024/25 season, during which he made just six Premier League starts. The Sweden international is a target for Villa as they eye defensive reinforcements before Deadline Day. Lindelof would be their second centre-back signing of the summer after Yasin Ozcan joined from Turkish side Kasimpasa. However, he is spending the 2025/26 season on loan at Anderlecht. Lindelof boasts a depth of experience in the English top flight as he made 284 appearances for United. He has also earned 71 caps with the Sweden international team. Whilst his natural position is centre-back, Lindelof is also able to play at full-back on either side of the defence. Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres and Lamare Bogarde are the current options at Villa. Aston Villa’s transfer window so far Villa have been quiet in the summer market, despite finishing sixth in the Premier League and qualifying for the Europa League. Evann Guessand has been their only major signing of the summer in a reported £30million deal from Nice. Lindelof joined Christian Eriksen and Jonny Evans as notable departures from UnitedGetty Villa want another centre-back before the transfer window closes on Monday eveningGetty Fellow forward Zepiqueno Redmond moved to Villa Park on a free transfer from Feyenoord. Marco Bizot and Welsh Under-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 Argentine star’s suspension. talkSPORT understands that United are exploring a move for the World Cup winner. Villa also expressed an interest in signing Lucas Paqueta from West Ham by making a £47m offer. But the Brazilian is set to stay at the Hammers and was named in their starting XI against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

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Victor Lindelof is set for a medical with Aston Villa as the two parties enter advanced talks regarding 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’s contract at Old Trafford expired at the end of the 2024/25 season, during which he made just six Premier League starts.

The Sweden international is a target for Villa as they eye defensive reinforcements before Deadline Day.

Lindelof would be their second centre-back signing of the summer after Yasin Ozcan joined from Turkish side Kasimpasa.

However, he is spending the 2025/26 season on loan at Anderlecht.

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

He has also earned 71 caps with the Sweden international team.

Whilst his natural position is centre-back, Lindelof is also able to play at full-back on either side of the defence.

Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres and Lamare Bogarde are the current options at Villa.

Villa have been quiet in the summer market, despite finishing sixth in the Premier League and qualifying for the Europa League.

Evann Guessand has been their only major signing of the summer in a reported £30million deal from Nice.

Fellow forward Zepiqueno Redmond moved to Villa Park on a free transfer from Feyenoord.

Marco Bizot and Welsh Under-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 Argentine star’s suspension.

talkSPORT understands that United are exploring a move for the World Cup winner.

Villa also expressed an interest in signing Lucas Paqueta from West Ham by making a £47m offer.

But the Brazilian is set to stay at the Hammers and was named in their starting XI against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.