Manchester United to trigger Nemanja Matic contract extension?

Manchester United are reportedly giving consideration to extending the contract of midfielder Nemanja Matic.

The Serbia international has recently fallen out of favour at Old Trafford, leading to speculation regarding a possible move to Inter Milan.

With Matic's existing deal due to expire in the summer, Inter are allegedly ready to make a cut-price offer at the midway point of the campaign.

However, according to the Daily Mail, United are prepared to throw a spanner in the works in order to prevent Matic from leaving on a free transfer at the end of the season.

The North-West outfit possess the option to extend the 31-year-old's contract by a further 12 months, which would put them in a position to demand a bigger fee.

Matic has made just four starts and one substitute outing in all competitions this season.