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Granqvist flattered by shock links to Manchester United

Veteran defender Andreas Granqvist says he is flattered by rumours linking him with a surprise move to Manchester United.

The 33-year-old captained Sweden to the World Cup quarter-final this summer, after which he returned to his former club Helsingborgs in Sweden.

But reports in his native country have linked Granqvist with a shock January transfer to United, who are off to their worst start since the 1989-90 season.

United manager Jose Mourinho was frustrated in the off-season when he was unable to secure any defensive reinforcements, with the club strongly linked to Toby Alderweireld and Harry Maguire.