Fulham delivered another setback to Manchester UnitedTurbulent 2024-25 season, eliminates the red devils from Fa Cup Round off 16 in a penalty kick. In consequence of the defeat, Benfica is reportedly conducting one of the players involved in United’s elimination.
With new manager Ruben Amorim Already working to reshape United’s squad, several signings and departures in the summer transfer window are expected. Among the players who will leave are Victor Lindelofwhich may have already found a potential destination.
According to The timesThe Lindelof is one of Benfica’s top transfer goals before the next season. The Swedish Center-back contract with Manchester United expires in June, and without renewal in sight, the Portuguese club seems to take advantage of the opportunity to bring him back.
Lindelof played a role in United FA Cup outputComing as a replacement in the 53rd minute for Leny Yoro. With the match still level in extra time, he stepped up to take United’s fourth penalty in shootout, But his effort was conveniently rescued by Bernd LenoSeal United’s elimination.
Portuguese outlet Record Reports that Benfica President Rui Costa is very interested in securing Lindelof’s returnEspecially with Nicolas Otamendi’s future uncertain in addition to this season. If it was completed, the move would mark a return home for Lindelof, who spent five years at Benfica before joining Manchester United 2017.
Amorim addresses potential departures
Since he took responsibility in November, Amorim has been commissioned to renovate a squad that has been fighting for consistency in recent years. When he looks forward to next season, the Portuguese coach treated the opportunity for troop changes:
“We can talk about it at the end of the season. We have many games to play. But it is clear, and I think it is not a difficult situation because everyone understands it in football; Sometimes you stay, sometimes you have to move on“Said Amorim at a press conference before the Fulham match.
The coach also confirmed that he has already talked to the players who are expected to leave: “When you are honest with someone they can take it. In the beginning it is difficult, but they will understand. So I’m pretty honest with my players and they already know they sometimes have to move on by the end of the season. “
