Manchester
United are set to sign midfielder Nemanja Matic from Chelsea, according to SkySports.
Manchester
United are hoping to complete the deal for the 28-year-old this summer, as per
latest reports.
The
reports strongly claimed that the Red Devils have agreed a £40million fee for
the Serbian, he will be having a medical next week.
Man
United boss Jose Mourinho has been eyeing him for the past few weeks, he signed
him from Benfica when he was managing Chelsea.
Serie
A champions Juventus were also reportedly targeting him for the summer move but
now they have taken a step back. They are now keeping tabs on Sevilla
midfielder Steven N'Zonzi and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi.
Chelsea
boss Antonio Conte has allowed Matic to leave Stamford Bridge this summer despite of his contribution in the recent seasons. He won two Premier League titles in three seasons.
Matic
was also eyed by Chinese side in the winter window but the deal fell through as
Chelsea did not allow him to leave.
The
Serbia international will become the third summer signing for the Manchester United. They have signed Victor Lindelöf and Romelu Lukaku so far.
Manchester
United will be hoping to seal Matic as soon as possible as they will want him
to play against Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup on August 8.
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