Victor Lindelof: Man United Defender Speaks on Leaving Club for AC Milan

• Victor Lindelof's current contract with Manchester United will expire at the end of the season
• The Swede has made it clear he has no intention of departing the club as he is keen to renew his deal
• AC Milan are the leading contenders for the centre-back's signature

Manchester United centre-back Victor Lindelof has addressed reports suggesting he could leave the club for AC Milan once his contract expires.

Lindelof has spent more than six years at Old Trafford, having joined United in the summer of 2017 from Benfica for a fee of around £31million under Jose Mourinho.

The Swede went on to establish himself as an integral squad member under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and earned himself a new contract during the Norwegian's tenure.

According to Metro UK, the deal will expire at the end of the ongoing season, sparking speculation the defender could depart Old Trafford at the time.

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Tribal Football claims AC Milan are among the leading clubs eyeing the services of the centre-back, who has also fallen down the pecking order under Erik ten Hag.

Lindelof addresses Man United future

However, the Sweden international has come out to clarify speculation surrounding his future with the Red Devils.

According to the former Benfica star, he ‘loves’ playing for Man United and wants to sign a contract extension at the club.

"I have an option [for another] year and there is a deadline for it. When exactly I don’t know. But It feels likely that it will be activated," Lindelof was quoted saying.

"Absolutely [I want to stay]. I enjoy myself very much. I am entering my seventh year. I feel good and the family feels good. It’s a club that I really like, and that I love to represent," he added.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported West Ham United are reportedly plotting a January transfer move for out-of-favour Manchester United centre-back, Harry Maguire.

Maguire has significantly fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford, with Erik ten Hag preferring the partnership of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez at the heart of his defence.