Victor Lindelof to Manchester United was a transfer story which started in December, very quickly hit the heights, and carried on through the January transfer window.
Just before Christmas Portuguese newspaper O Jogo claimed Lindelof to Manchester United was agreed, and the player would be receiving a huge pay rise. Similar lines of reporting followed, but it quickly became clear that it was Benfica, rather than Manchester United, trying to build a deal.
Earlier this month it was claimed by more than one source in Portugal that Manchester United have some kind of right of refusal, or a gentleman’s agreement to sign Lindelof in the summer. This story isn’t going anywhere.
A few days ago Sweden’s Viasat (via Aftonbladet) spoke to Jose Mourinho about Lindelof, firstly asking how close a transfer came to happening. Mourinho said he “didn’t know” and Viasat then asked if he knew about the player: “Obviously. I know all the players in Portugal.”
Finally the Manchester United was asked if he’s been impressed by the Swedish international: “Yes, he’s a good guy.”
At the weekend Manchester United had an official watch Lindelof in action for Benfica, report O Jogo, but the defender failed to stand out. Benfica have been scouted all season by Manchester United, so it’s no surprise Mourinho is aware of the 22 year old.
Claims of a done deal will likely start appearing some time between now June-ish.
