Chelsea are coming to terms with the thought of losing midfielder Nemanja Matic, and it looks increasing likely he will move to rivals Manchester United, instead of a move elsewhere.
The Telegraph report that the Serbian midfielder, who hasn’t travelled with the rest of his Chelsea squad to China, has told the club that he wants to join up with former coach Jose Mourinho once again, instead of Italian champions Juventus.
Currently, the Blues are holding out for £50m from United but they are reluctant to pay the huge asking price. But now Matic is trying to force a move, the fee may drop and it needs to if the Serbian will get his move to Manchester United.
Matic was still a big part of Chelsea’s title winning campaign last season, featuring in 35 Premier League games, providing one goal and eight assists for the Blues.
The 28-year-old was brought back to Stamford Bridge in the 2013/14 season for around £25m and they will, therefore, to make a profit if they are forced to let him leave the club.
Chelsea are still reluctant to let Matic join United due to their rivalry in the challenge for the Premier League title next season but maybe forced by Matic’s desire to leave.
