Jose Mourinho blocks Manchester United from selling Victor Lindelof after Lyon interest (Metro)

Jose Mourinho has told Manchester United to keep Victor Lindelof as Lyon are keen on signing the Sweden international, according to reports in France. Lindelof arrived at United from Benfica for £31 million last summer but struggled to secure a regular role during his first season at Old Trafford. The 24-year-old started just 13 games in the Premier League last term and was behind Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones in Mourinho’s pecking order. According to L’Equipe, Lyon are interested in signing Lindelof before the summer window closes. But the report claims that Mourinho is against the idea of allowing the central defender to leave United. Read more