Benfica are reportedly tracking Leeds star Pontus Jansson.
Leeds United defender Pontus Jansson is being lined up for a move for Benfica, Calciomercato.com report.
Jansson has been at Leeds since signing under Garry Monk in 2016.
It’s unclear how determined Benfica are to land the Swedish defender, but the future of their star man Ruben Dias will likely play a big impact.
Dias has emerged as Benfica’s best defender, filling the void vacated by Victor Lindelöf.
Dias himself has been linked with a summer transfer to Manchester United.
The Red Devils have been told to pay Dias’ £52 million release clause if they wish to sign him, The Sun report.
Dias is a potential option for Manchester United along with Matthijs De Ligt, Kalidou Koulibaly and Toby Alderweireld.
If the Red Devils opt for Dias, then it’s potentially bad news for Leeds, and their hopes to keep Jansson put at Elland Road.
Losing him would provide a headache for Marcelo Bielsa’s side, and hamper their chance of winning promotion to the Premier League.
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