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Published 10:10 21 Dec 2016 GMT
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The 22-year-old centre half is being linked with a £38m switch to United after impressing for the Portuguese side.
But is he good enough to handle the pressure of performing for such a big club?
His fellow Swede Zlatan Ibrahimovic knows exactly what it takes to shine at Old Trafford having joined in the summer and scoring 16 goals so far this season under new boss Jose Mourinho - and he thinks the youngster has what it takes.
"He is growing. He has a lot of responsibility with the national team now," Ibrahimovic said.
"Is he good enough for United? I think he is ready for the big clubs out there. It is up to him what he wants and what the situation says. Whatever he chooses, it will be good for him.
"I know he is hot on the market so let him make the right choice for him."
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Lindelof in action for Sweden (Photo by Marcus Ericsson/Ombrello/Getty Images)[/caption]
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