Manchester United Transfer News: Victor Lindelof Rumours, Samuel Tetteh Latest

Manchester United are reportedly yet to make a bid for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof despite speculation the Red Devils are closing in on a move. Meanwhile, Red Bull Salzburg striker Samuel Tetteh has revealed it’s his dream to move to Old Trafford.

MailOnline’s Simon Jones confirmed £38 million plus add-ons as the price Benfica have placed upon their centre-back’s signature but added there is yet to be any official offer from the his Premier League suitors.

United manager Jose Mourinho’s main concern is losing Ivory Coast international Eric Bailly to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in January, which has led the tactician to pursue a deal for a replacement in his absence.

Sky Sports News HQ reported on Tuesday that the two clubs are in negotiations regarding the Sweden international, who would require a massive fee in order to move midseason:

BREAKING NEWS: Sky sources: @ManUtd have held initial talks with @SLBenfica about a £38m transfer for defender Victor Lindelof. #SSNHQ

— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) December 20, 2016

Bailly only recently made his return to the United lineup following a lengthy absence due to a knee injury, during which Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones have stepped up as Mourinho’s go-to pairing in central defence.

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