Manchester United FC transfer news: Red Devils close in on £40m deal for Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic (reaction)

Manchester United are closing in on the £40 million signing of Nemanja Matic from Chelsea, according to reports.

The 28-year-old has been a key figure in west London since his return to Stamford Bridge from Benfica in 2014, and he has been central to the Premier League successes under Jose Mourinho in 2014/15 and Antonio Conte last season.

But it now appears as if he is considered surplus to requirements under Conte, with the Blues ready to complete a deal for Tiemoue Bakayoko of Monaco.

And so Mourinho has swooped in for the midfielder he signed when in charge of Chelsea, with a £40m deal almost agreed.

Fans of both United and Chelsea have taken to social media to discuss the impending transfer, and you can see some of the best reactions below...