I am saddened that we felt the need to extend him, just don't think he is of the required standard, backup at best. We need another starting CB with Maguire. Rojo and Jones need offloading this season.
Lindelof signs new contract until 2024 (+1)
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
There are far more pressing needs than our defence over the next 2-3 windows. Apart from a couple of bad moments the defence has been very good so far this season
I'm fine with this. Lindelof is good and has plenty of room to improve. I'd not be against bringing in a tip top class partner for Maguire but Rojo, Jones and Bailly can go before the Swede.
So of the current first choice xi, thats at least 9 tied down for a while (back 5 + Rashford, James, Martial and Scott, not 100% sure how long Shaw is contracted for though). That’s the foundations of a solid squad. If we focus on midfield signings/contract renewals for the next 2 windows then we might be getting somewhere.
I'm guessing he got a decent pay rise as well as the additional years.
I think with Maguire coming in for such big money, he wanted the club to back him as first choice for a few years (which he likely will be).
I would much rather have him settled, focused and tied into a contract rather than a year down the line hearing a load of rumours that he is off and leaving us floundering looking for another solid CB.
We shouldn't let a single player under 30 get down to 2 years on their contract, because this is when they can cause issues. We bemoan losing Herrera, but look how many times that has happened to Arsenal. City give out contracts left right and centre and because of that they never lose players they want to keep.
I think with Maguire coming in for such big money, he wanted the club to back him as first choice for a few years (which he likely will be).
I would much rather have him settled, focused and tied into a contract rather than a year down the line hearing a load of rumours that he is off and leaving us floundering looking for another solid CB.
We shouldn't let a single player under 30 get down to 2 years on their contract, because this is when they can cause issues. We bemoan losing Herrera, but look how many times that has happened to Arsenal. City give out contracts left right and centre and because of that they never lose players they want to keep.
He had a good season for us last season. Hopefully him and Maguire will gel this season. Given time we might have a Manchester United quality centre back pairing. I'm glad he's signed - we need less drama at this club. He's no Rio or Vidic, but then who is? We're not the team we used to be, but he's a good player who'll improve and hopefully help the club improve too.
We do have other pressing issues in midfield and RW which hopefully get addressed in the next summer window.
After that I’d like to trade in lindelof for a better cb as soon as budget allows it
After that I’d like to trade in lindelof for a better cb as soon as budget allows it
Linderloaf Mcguire for 7 years 
I feel Victor has been written off to soon by many fans on here. He is still young in terms of a defenders peak years as alot of it is experience, which he has failed to gain a consistent partner for throughout his stay in english football.
I see a young defender, who has comfortable having the ball into feet and coming out from the back, has an eye for making covering runs, which perfectly partners Harrys no nonsense, head first style.
Another thing worth mentioning is, he is one of the players ive not seen slacking off and walking about the pitch. Plays with passion, and slowly you can see you pride and determination that a United player should show. Very glad he is tied down long term, and once the balance of the whole squad settles in, we are gonna have a very strong and technically gifted defence, which the caf has been crying out for.
I see a young defender, who has comfortable having the ball into feet and coming out from the back, has an eye for making covering runs, which perfectly partners Harrys no nonsense, head first style.
Another thing worth mentioning is, he is one of the players ive not seen slacking off and walking about the pitch. Plays with passion, and slowly you can see you pride and determination that a United player should show. Very glad he is tied down long term, and once the balance of the whole squad settles in, we are gonna have a very strong and technically gifted defence, which the caf has been crying out for.
Stuck forever like Smalling, Jones, Rojo.
That explains the discrepancy between the sites. Thanks!
Can't be arsed going back to find which fixtures. It has happened at least 3 times.
Okay, if you say so.
DDG has cost us points in 3 games should not have given him a contract?
DDG has proven he can be the best GK in the world. Lindelof has never done this.
He get's to the end of next year with 1 year left plus the option and we start complaining that we let our players get into the last year of their contract like Herrera. It's always better to renegotiate when the player is amicable to renegotiating.His current contract was valid until 2021, with plus one year option. This club is weird
I know Lindelof is a pretty shite goalkeeper.
Hasan Cetinkaya: "They [Barcelona] contacted Ed Woodward on numerous occasions with concrete offers [for Lindelof]. I had a meeting with Matt Judge, to try to make a transition. But they just said: 'There is no chance. Victor is one of our best players'." [Aftonbladet]
This explains the new deal.
I just can't see what this lad brings. He's poor in the air, can be bullied physically, isn't quick and he's not great with the ball. I've tried to like him, and was glad for him when his performances got better after his initial horror shows for us, but even his better isn't good enough for me anyway. Ideally we need someone to partner Maguire who has a bit of pace about him. He seems like a decent fella and that, but for a team who is rebuilding I don't see him at the heart of our defence for the forseeable.
Both Lindelof and Maguire got limitations that makes our defence vulnerable against certain type of players.
that's why I prefer Maguires partner in central defence to have some pace.
Supremely managed by Lindelöf's agent.
As if he had even a snowballs chance of going to Barcelona!
When have they been beaten for pace though?
Let’s hope that can be Tuanzabe.
Someone said it right, when comparing him to Jonny Evans. Perhaps slightly better on the ball.
There was a really weird swing on the café from being horrified at seeing him in the lineup to suddenly rating him as a definite starter. I never understood that, even with the rest of our centre backs.
Lovely guy for sure, but so is Mata.
barca do make weird defensive signings, I can believe it.
There is no way he managed to say any of that with a straight face.
Protecting his value obvs