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Benfica boss opens up on Manchester United's move for Victor Lindelof
BENFICA boss Rui Vitoria has refused to rule out Victor Lindelof leaving to club to join Manchester United in January.
Benfica star Victor Lindelof's match highlights
Manchester United are close to making Lindelof their first signing of the winter window.
Express Sport understands Benfica officials have flown to Manchester for talks with the Red Devils over a £38million move for the Swedish defender.
Benfica manager Rui Vitoria remained coy over Manchester United's move for Victor Lindelof
There is always the prospect of someone leaving and it does not have implications on our work
And now Benfica boss Vitoria has admitted Lindelof could be making his last appearance for the Portuguese side against Rio Ave this evening.
"If it happens to a player we will be prepared and we will find solutions," Vitoria said.
Benfica boss Rui Vitoria doesn't want to lose Victor Lindelof
"There is always the prospect of someone leaving and it does not have implications on our work.
“It could be anyone. Many of them have a lot of quality and are attractive in the market, especially at their age."
Lindelof has starred for Benfica this term, helping the Portuguese club qualify for the knock-out stages of the Champions League.
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