Manchester United 'could be forced to give Nemanja Matic a new deal' to cope with their injury crisis in midfield.
The Serbian, 31, has just six months remaining on his contract and is free to discuss terms with other teams in January.
According to the Sun, United have told Matic's representatives that they intend to trigger his 12-month extension.
Paul Pogba has been out injured since August and recently underwent ankle surgery.
Scott McTominay has not played since suffering ligament damage on Boxing Day and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is short of options in midfield.
Matic is one of the few solid and dependable options available in the centre of the pitch and United are looking to keep him around.
It would also mean they might be able to recoup a fee for the former Chelsea man in the summer if they then want to sell.
Matic earns £150,000-per-week and is understood to be of interest to Inter Milan and MLS side Chicago Fire.
Mundknoruy
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no no no no no
Mundknoruy
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Heeiiii don't say that please he have no position to play no more in United thaks him and leave
ficbmrz
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He deserves it trust me he can hold the ball and make good passes
likacorty
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Matic is not a fast player and utd is a rocket team
Arjenrobben11
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Matic is a good dependable player. Give him a year
Zokeinpu
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He is good. Not just injuries, give him a contract. Don't just praise English players. The useless players are Lingard, Phil Jones.
bokabmnopr
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welcome leave old man go pls
YSalim10
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Do you know why I love the media? When they post more on man u transfer links that is when man u players start playing well. When we were talking about Madison and grealish Pereira started to perform
raaaelnprt
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Manchester is running by some dounce head ppl
ficdklnsty
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United you what that matic is already old why giving a new deal we need to think
Kashyap2610
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expectation: Bruno, Jack grealish, maddison Reality: Ashley Young ,Matic [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Sebbdopryz
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mka
Bestonwizzy
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Give him contract but don't dare give Phil the best musician any contract if his contract expire.. Because he is a waste..
liuainopr
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no sign Bruno and gearlish if u get chance Madison
yoklst
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Lol they will end up not buying any player with this post am seeing now
mzeereal
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Matic is not the issue..pls buy better playmaker anf let's keep moving.. we need to be back to UCL..enough of disgrace by small teams😏
TheSpecialManUtd
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From not even in the match day squad to bench to autoMATIC starter. WOW.
good pun. but hes just a replacement
Jauabdetz
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y can't Woodward sign Bruno Fernandez n we forget old goons like Matic
ManUtdRed
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I am going to cry now
ishti
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From not even in the match day squad to bench to autoMATIC starter. WOW.
HabahDavis
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Matic football at United is expired unless Ole wants to be fired.
Shacrawi
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Forced or Wanted.. if you Forced don't do this sign. if you wanted do the sign.
Vibilpstu
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Manchester united is now the old lady's of England