Manchester United to offer Victor Lindelof in Benjamin Pavard approach?

Manchester United are reportedly considering offering Victor Lindelof to Inter Milan as part of a move for Benjamin Pavard during this summer's transfer window.

The Red Devils were linked with Pavard last summer, but the 27-year-old ultimately moved to Inter from Bayern Munich, and he has made 19 appearances for the Italian outfit since his arrival.

Despite signing a contract at San Siro until June 2028, it is thought that Inter would be willing to sell the France international for the right price in the upcoming market.

According to InterLive, Man United remain keen on Pavard, with Red Devils head coach Erik ten Hag keen to explore the possibility of bringing him to Old Trafford this summer.

The report claims that Lindelof has been identified as a possible makeweight, with the Sweden international expected to leave the Red Devils at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.

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Man United activated a 12-month extension in Lindelof's contract earlier this year, with his terms at Old Trafford now due to run until the summer of 2025.

However, it is understood that the main reason for their decision to extend his deal was to protect his valuation ahead of a potential sale in the upcoming market.

The 29-year-old has made 20 appearances for Man United this season, including 14 outings in the Premier League.

The Swede is behind Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire in the pecking order when it comes to the centre-back positions at Old Trafford, though, and the club are expected to sign another central defender this summer.

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Both Varane and Jonny Evans are out of contract at the end of June, but Maguire is now expected to stay at Old Trafford despite coming close to leaving last year.

Lindelof's desire to secure regular starts at this stage of his career could see him push for an exit, although it is unclear whether he would be offered any guarantees by Inter.

Pavard's ability to operate as both a right-back and a centre-back is believed to have made him an even more attractive proposition for Man United.

Diogo Dalot's recent form in the right-back spot has been impressive, but Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be sold this summer, meaning that cover would need to be signed in that area of the field.