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title: "Manchester United line-up move for ‘new Nemanja Matic’"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-line-up-move-for-new-nemanja-matic/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Josh Challies"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2015-10-20T18:50:18Z"
modified: "2015-10-20T18:50:18Z"
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# Manchester United line-up move for ‘new Nemanja Matic’

[![van gaal222222](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/van-gaal222222-500x337.jpg)](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/van-gaal222222.jpg?admin)Manchester United fans in the Transfer Tavern have been alerted to reports that their club is looking to secure a deal for one of Europe’s finest youngsters.

[*The Daily Express* says the Red Devils are keen to beat Premier League rivals Chelsea](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/613308/Manchester-United-Chelsea-transfer-news-Marko-Grujic) to the signature of Marko Grujic, who they dub as the ‘new Nemanja Matic’ in their headline.

Currently at Red Star Belgrade, [the 19-year-old talent would cost £3m](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/613308/Manchester-United-Chelsea-transfer-news-Marko-Grujic) and United see him as a long-term successor to Michael Carrick and Bastian Schweinsteiger, as the teenager has been vastly impressing scouts over the past month.

The Serbia U21 international is highly-rated, likened to Chelsea star Matic after his nation’s success at the U20 World Cup in the Summer, but it’s added the[Blues lead the chase for his signature due to their links with the Serbian outfit.](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/613308/Manchester-United-Chelsea-transfer-news-Marko-Grujic)

Fans at the bar believe United would be better for his long-term development though, as they accuse Jose Mourinho of not giving youngsters a chance at Stamford Bridge- a claim that’s left the Chelsea fans quiet.

**Which club would be a better fit for Grujic? Let us know in the comments below!**