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"Manchester United" has already started looking for ways to strengthen their midfield and have set their sights on Benfica's player Nemanja Matic, with whom they have already begun negotiations, as reported by "The Guardian".
This season, "Man Utd" scouts have visited Benfica's matches multiple times and closely watched how the 24-year-old Serbian helped his team rise to the top of the Portuguese league and reach the Europa League semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Benfica, aware that other teams have increased their interest in former Chelsea midfielder, signed a new five-year contract with him in January, further strengthening their negotiating position for a possible player sale.
Matic's talent did not go unnoticed by Newcastle coach Alan Pardew, whose team faced Benfica in the Europa League quarter-finals.
"They controlled the ball fantastically, especially Matic," Pardew said. "Since leaving Chelsea, he has really matured. Benfica has an amazing player."
