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Benfica's Victor Lindelof plays down talk of Manchester United transfer

Benfica defender Victor Lindelof has played down talk of a move to Manchester United.

Lindelof, 22, was the subject of interest from United in January, although Jose Mourinho decided against making a bid after being impressed with the form of both Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones.

Speculation linking the Sweden international with a move to Old Trafford has resurfaced in Portugal ahead of the summer window.

But centre-back Lindelof told reporters in Sweden: "I'm not [leaving] -- I have a contract, so I'll be back.

"I'm not saying anything about that [interest from United].