OPINION
Saturday saw Manchester United reveal they had agreed terms to sign Benfica’s Swedish defender Victor Lindelof.
The Premier League side announced the deal for the 22-year-old on the club’s official website, claiming they have reached an agreement with his club subject to personal terms, a medical and international clearance.
The centre-back, who can also operate on the right side of the defence, will be joining a Manchester United side aiming to improve on a disappointing sixth placed finish in the league, although the Reds did secure Champions League football through their Europa League success.
He also joins a squad full of defensive talent, with no less than six players who play in the Swedish international’s position.
With this in mind, This is Futbol identifies the three defenders who could be scrapped to accommodate Lindelof, including a 27-year-old who everyone thought Mourinho loved: