The agent for Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof has said Barcelona made numerous attempts to sign the player in the summer.
Lindelof moved to the Red Devils in 2017, and after a challenging first year at Old Trafford, he established himself as a regular in the side last season. The Sweden international signed a new contract with the club on September 18, keeping him in Manchester until at least June 2024.
That extension came after some speculation regarding the player's future over the summer. Lindelof's representative, Hasan Cetinkaya, told Aftonbladet (h/t Goal) there was serious interest from the La Liga champions in the defender:
"When Matthijs de Ligt chose Juventus, Victor was pronounced Barcelona's first choice.