Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Benfica defender Victor Lindelof after agreeing a £30.7million deal for the Sweden international.
The Red Devils look poised to make the centre-half their first capture of the summer, with Lindelof due to undergo a medical next week,
reports the Daily Record.
United, who confirmed the deal on Saturday night, will pay £30.7m up front, but that price could rise with significant performance-related bonuses built into the deal for the 23-year-old.
The Red Devils said in a statement: "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."
Like Bailly – who was acquired for an initial £30.7m – Lindelof's ascent has been rapid.
Scouted as a Sweden under-17 international, he joined Benfica from Vasteras in 2011.
Four years later, he converted the decisive penalty in a European Under-21 Championship Final victory over Portugal, being named in UEFA's team of the tournament.
The following season he was promoted to Sweden's full national side, establishing himself as an an ever-present in their Euro 2016 line-ups.
The bulk of Lindelof's first three seasons in Portuguese football were spent operating as a right back, holding midfielder and centre back for Benfica's B team.
In January 2016, Benfica coach Rui Vitoria brought the Swede into his starting line-up, where he helped the Lisbon club come from behind to win the Portuguese title.
They retained that title this season, adding a Taca de Portugal. In all, Benfica have lost just four domestic league and cup matches when Lindelof has started for them.
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