Manchester United Transfer News: Latest Victor Lindelof, Marcus Rashford Rumours

Reported Manchester United target Victor Lindelof was left out of Benfica’s squad against FC Pacos de Ferreira on Thursday, prompting further speculation he could be set to join the Premier League outfit.

Benfica revealed their teamsheet for the Primeira Liga clash on Twitter:

Já se aquece na Luz! #SLBxFCPF pic.twitter.com/5M5sTKSaOz

— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) December 29, 2016

According to Metro’s George Bellshaw, Benfica’s decision not to name him could either be because he’s not “in the right frame of mind to play” due to the uncertainty over his future or it could indicate he’s set to move in January.

BBC Sport’s Simon Stone reported a winter transfer for the 22-year-old was off because of the resurgent form of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo in recent weeks, though his article has been contested by Portuguese outlet A Bola, according to Jan Hagen of Sport Witness:

A Bola thinks BBC’s article about Mourinho not wanting Lindelöf anymore is Man United trying to pressure Benfica to lower the transfer fee. pic.twitter.com/zTYwUqxrvg

— Jan Hagen (@PortuBall) December 29, 2016

The centre-back has enjoyed a remarkable rise to prominence over the last 12 months after breaking into Benfica’s starting lineup and securing his position as a key player with some assured performances.

Bleacher Report UK’s Sam Tighe is an admirer …

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