Manchester United’s move for Victor Lindelof could be back on the cards, according to reports in Portugal.

Jose Mourinho’s interest in the 22-year-old Benfica centre-back appeared to have cooled following a resurgence in form by Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones in the heart of his back line.

However, according to A Bola, Benfica have received “no indication” that United are ready to pull out of the deal.

Real Madrid’s Pepe is another Old Trafford defensive target, according to The Sun.

The Portuguese centre-back previously acted as Mourinho’s attack dog during their time together in the Spanish capital, and could be reunited with his former boss.

Clubs in the Chinese Super League are also thought to be monitoring Pepe’s situation, but Mourinho apparently believes that his former charge would prefer a switch to Manchester.

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Mourinho has also confirmed that he will not be signing a striker in January, as he looks to give Marcus Rashford more first-team opportunities.

“The biggest trust I give him is when I told you that I don’t want another striker. I don’t want one. Why? Because I have Rashford,” he said after the win over Middlesbrough on New Year’s Eve.

“He’s always there. He’s always selected, he’s on the team, he’s on the bench when he doesn’t start. He comes on and he has different kinds of experiences.