Long-linked with a move to Chelsea over the summer, Victor Lindelöf ended up staying at Benfica for the 2016-17 season.
The Swedish defender even made his country’s 2016 Euro squad, but their lacklustre performances saw them exit at the group stage, much to the disappointment of fans.
The Italian newspaper say that four clubs made attempts to sign the defender over the past transfer window, and one of those happens to be Manchester United.
Alongside Inter Milan, Lazio Rome and Barcelona, the Red Devils apparently made a move for the young defender, suggesting he might have been an alternative to Eric Bailly, who was José Mourinho’s first signing for his new club.
There were rumours of a United interest back in May, but that’s not really the summer, is it? More like spring.
Sweden newspaper Aftonbladet claimed Manchester United had offered around £20m for the player.
Gazzetta say a bid of around €20m should do the trick but considering the player has a €30m release clause, and Benfica have no intention to sell him, that doesn’t sound realistic at all.
