Marouane Fellaini to consider Manchester United future in January with possible move abroad following Nemanja Matic's £40m transfer

  • Manchester United signed Nemanja Matic for £40m from Chelsea on Monday
  • Matic's arrival could signal less playing time for midfielder Marouane Fellaini 
  • Fellaini, who is out of contract next summer, is wanted by Galatasaray 

Marouane Fellaini may consider a move abroad in January.

The Belgium international is a firm favourite with Jose Mourinho though recognises the £40million signing of Nemanja Matic could limit his playing time this season.

Fellaini has a World Cup place to fight for this season and is out of contract next summer. 

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini may consider leaving the club in January

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini may consider leaving the club in January

Fellaini is aware his playing time may be limited with Nemanja Matic having joined the club

Fellaini is aware his playing time may be limited with Nemanja Matic having joined the club

Matic signed a three-year deal with United on Monday from Premier League rivals Chelsea 

Matic signed a three-year deal with United on Monday from Premier League rivals Chelsea 

Matic is United's third major signing of the summer following his completion of a £40m move

Matic is United's third major signing of the summer following his completion of a £40m move

Galatasaray have shown interest but he is not short of admirers. Mourinho said it was easier for Galatasaray to sign him than Fellaini when quizzed on Sunday, however, the 29-year-old wants more regular game time and will be free to negotiate with foreign clubs from January. 


Matic completed his signing from Chelsea on Monday after undergoing a medical on Sunday. United believe that the £35m deal plus a further £5m in add-ons could be the last of their incomings for this summer barring a sea-change from Inter Milan on Ivan Perisic.

Watford have also asked about taking Timothy Fosu Mensah on loan but Jose Mourinho will make a decision on certain outgoings after the UEFA Super Cup against Real Madrid.

Galatasaray, meanwhile, are continuing negotiations with Manchester City for Fernando and West Ham for Sofiane Feghouli. They also want one-time West Ham target Badou N'Diaye from Osmanlispor.

United defender Timothy Fosu Mensah (left) is wanted on loan by Watford 

United defender Timothy Fosu Mensah (left) is wanted on loan by Watford