Aston Villa confirm signing of former Man United star - as Unai Emery's side close in on TWO more additions on hectic Deadline Day
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On transfer deadline day, Aston Villa secured former Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof on a free transfer after his contract with United expired. Lindelof, the Sweden captain, spent eight seasons at Old Trafford, making 284 appearances before signing for Villa, where he could debut soon after the international break. This move marks a new chapter for Lindelof following his departure from United.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have been active in pursuit of goalkeepers, holding talks over Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martínez and Royal Antwerp’s Senne Lammens. Martínez, a World Cup winner, is eager to join United, having been excluded from Villa’s recent squads amid transfer speculation. However, United appear to prioritize signing Lammens, having agreed personal terms with the 23-year-old Belgian goalkeeper, though no club agreement has been finalized yet.
Villa manager Unai Emery expressed frustration about the uncertainty surrounding Martínez’s availability, affecting team morale. The Argentine goalkeeper signed a long-term deal with Villa last August but now seems keen to move to Old Trafford, intensifying the deadline day drama.
Other Premier League clubs have also been busy. Liverpool completed a £130m deal for striker Alexander Isak but continue to pursue Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi. Meanwhile, Newcastle and Wolves show interest in Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, who has requested a transfer. Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson was linked to Bayern Munich before injury halted that move.
Manchester United’s final decisions on goalkeeper signings and potential midfield loans are being closely watched as the transfer window closes. Overall, the day has featured a flurry of activity, with key players moving or potentially moving between top Premier League clubs, exemplified by the Lindelof switch to Villa and United’s goalkeeper negotiations.
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