The Serbia international has struggled for game time at Old Trafford this season, due to a combination of injury and falling down the pecking order under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Fred and Scott McTominay are the Norwegian’s preferred central midfield options and Matic’s Manchester United departure could be confirmed as early as the mid-season window.
Matic would’ve been open to leaving at that time, but Solskjaer was hesitant to sanction a sale after Ander Herrera joined PSG and with Paul Pogba’s future up in the air.
The former Chelsea midfielder’s move could depend on the Reds’ ability to bring in a replacement, given the shortage of options in his role.
Pogba’s return to fitness at the start of December could decrease the Serbian’s chances of game time further.
Jose Mourinho signed Matic from Chelsea in the summer of 2017 for £35 million and he has made 92 appearances for the club, scoring three goals.
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