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Mourinho to complete first January signing; €45m fee agreed, top class target will sign 5-yr deal

Benfica defender Victor Lindelof is all set to complete a January transfer to Manchester United.

Portuguese newspaper O Jogo are reporting that the Swedish international’s move to Old Trafford is all but done and that all parties have agreed to the move.

The 22-year-old centre-back is set to sign a five-year contract with the Red Devils according to O Jogo. Apparently, the Premier League giants have agreed on a deal with the Portuguese outfit and Lindelof will cost Manchester United around €45m. The report also adds that Lindelof will earn €3.5m per season after tax.