Manchester United needed a midfielder this summer and they got one in Nemanja Matic, who Jose Mourinho knows well from his time at Chelsea.
Had they not signed the Serb, Anderlecht star Leander Dendoncker was reportedly on their list of targets.
The 22-year-old is familiar to Mourinho after scoring against the Red Devils in the Europa League last season and the Belgian club have set the price tag for the midfielder, report Transfer Market Web.
They want €30m (£27m) for the prized asset after already selling Youri Tielemans to AS Monaco this summer.
Man United legend Denis Irwin says Paul Pogba can lead Jose Mourinho's men to Premier League glory this season
Manchester United legend Denis Irwin believes Paul Pogba will be a driving force in the Old Trafford club's title challenge this season.
The former Red Devils left-back expects to see vast improvements in Jose Mourinho's side - due to some exciting summer signings - following their sixth place finish last season.
Irwin has also tipped Marcus Rashford to kick-on in front of goal following United's "over-reliance" on Zlatan Ibrahimovic last season.
"I expect Paul Pogba to be a really powerful player this year," said Irwin, speaking on behalf of Marathonbet.
Antonio Conte claims it was the Chelsea board's decision to sell Nemanja Matic to Manchester United
Antonio Conte says it is for the Chelsea board to clarify the reasons why Nemanja Matic was sold to Manchester United.
The 29-year-old Serbian has signed a three-year deal at Old Trafford having been surprisingly allowed to strengthen a direct rival.
Jose Mourinho has expressed his delight at being able to capture the midfielder with whom he lifted the title two seasons ago.
Asked why Matic was allowed to make the move instead of being sold elsewhere, Conte said abruptly: “You have to ask the club about this.”