Manchester United’s pursuit of Victor Lindelof has taken a new twist

Manchester United are widely expected to sign Benfica's Victor Lindelof in the January transfer window.

In fact, one report from RTP even went as far as saying that the deal for the Swedish international had already been agreed. According to them, the price would be £38m (not bad going for a player most of us hadn't heard of three weeks ago). The 22-year-old would inherit the number two shirt at Old Trafford last worn by Rafael da Silva before his departure to Lyon. Now though, it appears such claims may have been slightly premature. O Jogo report that the Lindelof might actually sign a new deal with Benfica - thereby increasing the fee United would have to stump up to get him to Manchester. According to The Daily Mail, a buyout clause of around £50m could be inserted in any improved contract with the Portuguese club. Any deal with United will also net Vasteras, Lindelof's first club in Sweden, 20% of any transfer fee. If the latest reports are accurate, this could stand at £10m. Having spent the Christmas period with family in Sweden, Lindelof has returned to Lisbon. Expect to hear plenty more about him in the next few weeks.