da bet7： Manchester United are keen to secure the signature of Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic before the start of the season, according to The Independent.
What’s the story?
da lvbet： The Serbian has been linked to the Red Devils for a while, but the club’s acquisition of a new midfielder has taken time.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Eric Dier has also been touted as an option, but the latest reports suggest that Matic is on his way.
The Independent claims that Juventus have withdrawn their interest in the defensive midfielder as they are now interested in Paris Saint-Germain’s Blaise Matuidi.
It is believed that Matic’s first choice is Old Trafford, and United manager Jose Mourinho wants the deal done before the club’s Premier League campaign kicks off on August 13.
What will United be getting?
Well, Mourinho’s familiarity with Matic is a big plus given that the pair worked together at Chelsea.
The Portuguese coach will be fully aware of the midfielder’s qualities, therefore implementing him into his plans should come with ease.
Matic has a winning mentality having earned three league titles in his career so far, and having that mindset will be key at Old Trafford.
However, the 28-year-old was not as commanding last season and it was notable that N’Golo Kante carried his teammate while pulling the strings.
The fact that United have been linked to numerous midfielders over the past few weeks suggests that Matic may not be the club’s first choice, but he is a safe option.