Chelsea star Nemanja Matic keen on transfer to Manchester United after keeping in touch with Jose Mourinho
- Nemanja Matic is keen to leave Chelsea after failing to move on last summer
- Manchester United want Eric Dier but are also interested in a deal for Matic
- The midfielder's representatives have kept in touch with boss Jose Mourinho
- Juventus are keen on Matic but would struggle to match the financial package
Nemanja Matic is interested in linking up with his former boss Jose Mourinho at Manchester United this summer.
The 28-year-old midfielder, who was signed by Mourinho in January 2014, played an instrumental role as Chelsea won the Premier League title last season.
But despite becoming a mainstay of Antonio Conte's side, Matic feels the time is right for a change of club after failing to secure a move away last summer.
Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic is keen on a move to Manchester United this summer
Matic, pictured scoring against Tottenham in the FA Cup semi-finals, is ready for a change
His representatives have remained in touch with Mourinho, who is keen to add a defensive midfielder to his ranks before the start of the new campaign.
Tottenham's Eric Dier is United's No 1 target, but Mauricio Pochettino is not willing to sell the versatile England international.
United hold an interest in Matic, although any deal hinges on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich being willing to sell to Mourinho and their title rivals.
Matic's representatives have kept in touch with Jose Mourinho, who signed him at Chelsea
England midfielder Eric Dier is United's No 1 target but Tottenham are not willing to sell him
Juventus are also admirers of the former Benfica star, but they would struggle to match the financial package on offer at Old Trafford.
Chelsea are hoping to tie Matic down to a new contract despite making a move for Monaco's Tiemoue Bakayoko, who plays a similar role.
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata remains Mourinho's priority as he prepares for life without Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Wayne Rooney could also leave United this summer.
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