Manchester United transfer news: Victor Lindelof deal agreed with Benfica

The 22-year-old, who will undergo a medical at the Old Trafford club next week

Victor Lindelof will undergo a medical at Manchester United next week (Getty)

Manchester United have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign defender Victor Lindelof, with the fee understood to be in the region of €35m.

The 22-year-old, who will undergo a medical at the Old Trafford club next week, is set to become United's first signing of the summer transfer window.

A short statement on United's official website read: “Manchester United is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement with Benfica for the transfer of Victor Lindelof, subject to a medical examination, international clearance and personal terms.

“A further announcement will be made once the transfer is complete.”

Lindelof will compete with Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Daley Blind, Marcos Rojo and Axel Tuanzebe for a starting spot in the centre of United's defence.

The Swede has been a long-standing target at United, having flourished in recent seasons with Portuguese giants Benfica.

Lindelof comes into a side that are set to release compatriot Zlatan Ibrahimovic this summer, although the veteran striker will continue his rehabilitation from serious knee ligament damage with them.

It is understood that Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is among those United are keen on as they look to sign a new number nine.

Reported target Romelu Lukaku appears close to leaving Everton for former club Chelsea, while links to Torino striker Andrea Belotti continue.

Mourinho's first summer at the Old Trafford helm saw Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Eric Bailly and Paul Pogba arrive.

United are understood to be looking for another three or four high-quality acquisitions this summer, but their interest in Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann has cooled due to changing priorities.

In terms of outgoings, captain Wayne Rooney has to decide whether to fight for his place or move on to pastures new.

Real Madrid are no longer said to be in pursuit of goalkeeper David De Gea, but other players around the club are the subject of speculation and interest.

Additional reporting by PA