West Ham make transfer enquiry for Man Utd centre-back, player has already spoken to his agents

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Manchester United are braced for a frantic final few days of the January transfer window. Several players could yet come and go.

Although time is of the essence, United’s owners are set to sign off on multiple deals before next week’s Deadline Day.

Alejandro Garnacho is a target for Chelsea, with Marcus Rashford still in contention to join Barcelona.

However, while the Red Devils work to resolve their attacker’s futures, they’re also willing to let players at the other end of the pitch leave.

West Ham make Victor Lindelof transfer enquiry

Victor Lindelof is now one of United’s longest-serving players. The defender has been at the club since he joined from Benfica in 2017.

However, now just a bit-part squad player under Ruben Amorim — used only in emergencies, and with less than six months left on his contract — Lindelof is approaching the end of his time at Old Trafford.

And in a bid to sign the Swede before his contract officially expires, United In Focus understands, via Graeme Bailey, that West Ham have made contact over a possible January transfer.

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The Hammers have an extensive shortlist of centre-back targets including United’s number two. Graham Potter is hopeful of bringing at least one in before the close of the mid-season window.

Lindelof makes feelings on West Ham move clear

However, despite registering their interest in Lindelof, unfortunately for West Ham, Potter is unlikely to sign the 30-year-old.

That’s because Lindelof has no interest in joining the Hammers and has already told his agents to reject the Londoners’ approach.

Lindelof’s decision will force Potter back to the drawing board, and with time very much against them, West Ham must now continue their search for a new centre-back.

It remains to be seen if the Hammers will return with an improved offer for Lindelof, but for now, as things stand, the Swede will remain at United until the summer when he will likely depart as a free agent.