Manchester United are set to make big changes under Sir Jim Ratcliffe, with one player tipped to leave in a "sensational deal"
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Manchester United are set for big changes under Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the weeks and months ahead and one player has now been tipped to leave in a "sensational deal" this summer.
Ratcliffe's INEOS group acquired a 27.7% share of the club in February and the British businessman is now in charge of football operations at Old Trafford.
That will include improvements to Old Trafford – or possibly even a completely new stadium – plus a fresh focus on recruitment and youth development.
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But while a number of transfers will be expected this summer as part of a rebuild, there will also be a series of departures as well.
That could include defender Victor Lindelof, who has been linked with a move to Turkish giants Galatasaray.
According to Turkish outlet Aspor, the Istanbul club are lining up the Swede in a "sensational transfer" this summer.
Lindelof has been out of action recently due to groin and hamstring problems, with United missing several players at the back over the past few weeks.
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The Swede is valued at around €15 million by Transfermarkt, but Galatasaray will hope to sign the defender for a lower fee than that.
Lindelof, who is 29 years old, joined Manchester United from Benfica in 2017 and has made over 250 appearances for the Red Devils in all competitions.
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