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Nemanja Matic's agent unsurprised by Manchester United link
BENFICA midfielder Nemanja Matic's agent is not surprised that his client has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United and Juventus.
The Serb's commanding displays have not gone unnoticed and has become an ever-present feature of the Primeira Liga side this season.
United are believed to be weighing up a sizeable bid for him, as they wish to add more guile and creativity to their midfield.
Added to that, an exodus of players could leave Old Trafford in the summer including Nani and Anderson.
"With how Matic is doing it is normal that clubs are interested in him," Matic's agent, Dejan Mitrovic told Portuguese paper A Bola.
"It is amazing how his game has developed and how he plays in every game; so many clubs want to watch a player like him.
"At Chelsea he never had any good opportunities and he is now feeling well at a big club like Benfica."
United have also been keeping a close eye on Matic's team-mates Nicolas Gaitan and Ezequiel Garay although it remains to be seen whether Sir Alex Ferguson will step up his interest in the duo.
Matic has chipped in with four goals in 34 appearances for Benfica so far this season.