Victor Lindelof pictured arriving at Manchester United medical to complete £35million move from Benfica

VICTOR LINDELOF has arrived in England for his medical ahead of completing his £35million move to Manchester United.

The Benfica defender touched down in the UK this morning as he prepares to become United's first signing of the summer.

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United announced last week they had agreed a fee with Benfica for the 22-year-old defender after two weeks of talks.

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But the deal was put on hold while Lindelof was away on international duty with Sweden over the last few days.

He was an unused substitute in last night's 1-1 friendly draw with Norway in Oslo, much to the relief of United who were keen to see him avoid injury.

Lindelof was collected by a United official after flying into Manchester, and driven in to the club's training ground in a club Chevrolet car.

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He will  undergo his medical today and barring any surprise findings is set to put pen to paper on a five-year deal at Old Trafford.

The club hope to make a formal announcement he has become a United player within the next 24 hours as they try to wrap up their transfer business early.

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Jose Mourinho is currently away on holiday having told executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is was up to him to deliver the players he wanted.

Since then Woodward has been busy plotting a major squad overhaul with Mourinho wanting to strengthen his options across the pitch.

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United have lodged a £35m bid with Inter Milan for midfielder Ivan Perisic, and remain confident of taking the Croatian to Old Trafford.

Inter value him at £50m but are under increasing pressure to cut their asking price as they face a deadline to bring in money to meet Financial Fair Play rules.

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Woodward has also been holding detailed negotiations with Real Madrid in an effort to wrap up a deal for striker Alvaro Morata.

Real look as though they are ready to lower their asking price and settle on a £64m fee for Morata, who could be the first of two new strikers Mourinho signs this summer.

Lindelof is expected to move to Manchester next month along with long-term marketing exec girlfriend Maja Nilsson, who has played a huge role supporting him in his career.

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