Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Victor Lindelof from Benfica for 35million euros.
Lindelof is now set to become Jose Mourinho’s first signing of the summer after United struck a deal with Benfica – a signing in the region of £30 million.
A statement on the Premier League club’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.”
Here, we look at how some United fans reacted to the news on Twitter. Let’s just say, they’re enthusiastic about the new arrival.
Bailly and Lindelof in front of De Gea, 38/38 PL clean sheets incoming
— Josh (@Martialized) June 10, 2017
Just checked on YouTube and I can officially say that Lindelof is the best CB in the World.
— Moe. (@NoLaughingMata) June 10, 2017
£60m on Bailly and Lindelof.
— Scotty Tridge (@ScottTridge) June 10, 2017
A very unserious club were going to spend this on one guy.
Eric Bailly 🇨🇮
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) June 10, 2017
Victor Lindelof 🇸🇪
The future of Manchester United's defence. #mufc pic.twitter.com/wsWEY05ZAg
Strikers coming up against Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof next season like...#MUFC pic.twitter.com/5cSggbo0XU
— Devils Related (@Devils_Related) June 10, 2017
L'Pool were about to pay double the price of Lindelof for half the player then ended up apologising. No words to describe their banter club.
— Locó (@toccomotion) June 10, 2017
I think Lindelof is going to fit in perfectly at Manchester United pic.twitter.com/saKcgb9Uq8
— TFT (@TFTYouTube) June 11, 2017
So we've basically spent £60m-£65m on a solid partnership of Bailly and Lindelof, whilst other clubs spend £50m on one centre-back. #MUFC
— Asif. (@Asif9707) June 10, 2017
When Lindelof sees Bailly for the first time. pic.twitter.com/RLjvu2OxLW
— _ (@JoseMourinhod) June 11, 2017