Erik Ten Hag targets Man Utd coup as Bayer Leverkusen now looking at 284-game veteran
Bayer Leverkusen have previously been linked to signing several Manchester United players since Erik Ten Hag joined them earlier in the summer.
Manchester United made a bold call in the autumn to replace Erik Ten Hag with Ruben Amorim, and so far, the decision hasn’t made too much difference when you look at league form last year.
However, Amorim has now had a transfer window to bring in players that suit his style of play, and with additions such as Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, you would have to assume that things can only get better.
As far as Ten Hag is concerned, he landed the Bayer Leverkusen job after Xabi Alonso left for Real Madrid, and has since been linked with signing several of his former players that he coached at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag wants Lindelof
So far this summer, Ten Hag has been linked to signing Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Antony. Although all three look as though they could be moving elsewhere. Hojlund is close to joining AC Milan, Garnacho to Chelsea, and Antony is still hoping for a move back to Real Betis.
It now seems that the Dutch manager is targeting a move for former United player Victor Lindelof, who became a free agent after his contract at Old Trafford expired following a 10-year spell, which saw the Swedish defender make over 280 appearances.
According to Sky Germany Journalist Florian Plettenberg on X, Ten Hag himself is very keen to bring Lindelof in because of his experience and leadership. Plettenberg said: “Victor Lindelof is being discussed at Bayer 04 Leverkusen. They value his experience and leadership qualities. The 31 y/o centre-back is a free agent. Erik ten Hag knows him very well.”
🚨🆕 Victor #Lindelöf is being discussed at Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 11, 2025
They value his experience and leadership qualities. The 31 y/o centre-back is a free agent. Erik ten Hag knows him very well. #MUFC
Independently of that, Leverkusen are in the process of finalising the transfer… pic.twitter.com/RTqZY5IYBM
Leverkusen are the first club to be seriously credited with concrete interest in Lindelof since he left United at the end of last campaign, and could bag themselves an experienced defender for a bargain price.
Fellow Man United defender could leave on loan
As Lindelof left at the end of the season, he joined Jonny Evans, who also left the club as a player. He is now working as head of loans at the club. Speaking of loans, United could see young defender Harry Amass leave this summer on a loan deal, as there has been reported offers from the Championship.
Sheffield Wednesday reportedly want Amass on loan, and the 18-year-old is considering the move, which would see him get significantly more minutes than if he was to stay at Old Trafford under Amorim.
Last year, the young Englishman made just 10 appearances in all competitions for Man United’s first team, producing one assist in the Carabao Cup. A loan move would seriously help his development, but joining a very unstable club like Sheffield Wednesday could be a risk.
It hasn’t been reported whether any more clubs are considering a move to sign Amass this summer, so the talks with Wednesday could accelerate if nobody else can tempt the 18-year-old with a move.