Manchester United secure services of long standing target

 

Manchester United have confirmed the they have a agreed a fee for the signing of Swedish centre-back Victor Lindelof from Portuguese champions Benfica. 

 

United were heavily linked with a move for the centre-back in January and have at long last reached an agreement to secure the services of the 22-year-old. 

 

“Manchester United is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement with Benfica for the transfer of Victor Lindelof, subject to a medical examination, international clearance and personal terms,” a statement read on the club’s official website. 

 

 

“A further announcement will be made once the transfer is complete.” 

 

Lindelof made 32 league starts for Benfica last season, with his performances earning him a WhoScored rating of 7.03 as the Eagles secured their 36th league title. 

 

The young defender also played a vital role in Sweden’s 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over France on Friday night to improve their chances of securing a place at next year’s World Cup in Russia.