Craig Burley says Nemanja Matic to Man United is a good deal
Matic is set to become Jose Mourinho’s third signing of the summer in a deal worth around £40million.
The Chelsea midfielder was pictured in a grey Manchester United training kit on social media this afternoon.
And the Manchester Evening News say Matic underwent medical checks at United’s HQ today and could announce his signing tonight.
United are more likely to confirm their new signing tomorrow, but Mourinho has got his man.
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Nemanja Matic was snapped in Manchester United kit this afternoon
The Red Devils had earmarked Matic to make his debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Real Madrid on August 8.
But he could come into contention for a place in their squad for the friendly with Sampdoria in Dublin on Wednesday.
The Manchester Evening News say Matic verbally agreed to join United over two months ago having tracked him since David Moyes’ tenure.
A source described him as 'institutionally liked' by the club's scouts and he will reunite with his former Chelsea boss Mourinho at Old Trafford.
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Nemanja Matic won the Premier League with Chelsea last season
Mourinho has been looking for a long-term replacement for 36-year-old holding midfielder Michael Carrick.
And Matic, 28, is set to join up with the Manchester United squad after being left out of Chelsea’s pre-season tour to China.
Antonio Conte was asked about the midfielder after Chelsea’s 2-1 friendly win over Inter Milan yesterday but played coy.
"I don’t know nothing about this,” he said. “You have to ask the club."
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