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Manchester United are set to buy Victor Lindelof for nearly £31m from Benfica - will he follow the path of the best defenders signed at Old Trafford?

Victor Lindelof is set to join Manchester United for close to £31million this week, becoming their most expensive central defender of all time.

The Sweden international is ready for a medical and is primed for a move from Benfica, with Ed Woodward looking at completing transfer business early for Jose Mourinho.

Here, Sportsmail takes a look at the top 10 central defensive signings to have played for United in the Premier League era.

Victor Lindelof is set to join Manchester United for close to u00a331million this week
Victor Lindelof is set to join Manchester United for close to £31million this week

10: Chris Smalling - £10million from Fulham, 2010

Often unfairly derided and deserves a spot almost solely for his performances under the management of Louis van Gaal.