Manchester June 11 (IANS) Manchester United have agreed to terms with Portuguese football champions Benfica to buy Swedish defender Victor Lindelof who will be the English club s first summer signing.
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 United said on their website.
A further announcement will be made once the transfer is complete. the statement added.
According to media reports Manchester United have agreed to pay Benfica around $40 million to capture the 22-year old.
Lindelof has been capped 12 times for Sweden after joining Benfica five years ago. He has also made 47 appearances for Benfica last season.
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Man United agree terms to sign defender Lindelof
