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Manchester United news: Blaise Matuidi reported to have flown in for talks over move from Paris Saint-Germain

Midfielder given permission to leave France Euro 2016 camp for talks over switch to Old Trafford

BLAISE MATUIDI could be on the verge of a shock move to Manchester United after reports claimed he had flown to England for talks.

The Paris Saint-Germain star has played a key role in helping France reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016.

Blaise Matuidi has reportedly been given permission to travel to England for talks over a potential move to Manchester United
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Blaise Matuidi has reportedly been given permission to travel to England for talks over a potential move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images

But according to the French version of , the 29-year-old has been given permission to leave the training camp to fly to the UK for talks.

And though they were unable to name the club concerned, it us understood United are the side who are attempting to sign him.

Matuidi currently has two years left on his current deal with PSG, but new manager Unai Emery is planning a summer of major changes to his squad.

And it appears Matuidi is one of those who could be on the way out, with United now linked with a £20million deal.

Matuidi played a key role as France beat Iceland at Euro 2016
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Matuidi played a key role as France beat Iceland at Euro 2016Credit: Getty Images

Boss Jose Mourinho has been busy putting in a place a full list of potential targets as he tries to rebuild the squad at Old Trafford.

Eric Bailly was his first signing on a £30million move from Villarreal, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic also arrived last week on a free transfer from PSG.

It is expected the club will also announce they have completed a deal to sign Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Borussia Dortmund in a £26.3million switch this week.

Manchester United are expected to complete the signing of Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Borussia Dortmund later this week
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Manchester United are expected to complete the signing of Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Borussia Dortmund later this weekCredit: DPA FILE

Both Ibrahimovic and Mkhitaryan are represented by super-agent Mino Raiola - the same man who looks after Matuidi.

United have been linked with the midfielder in the past, and in 2014 they were hopeful of signing him only for Matuidi to agree a new deal in Paris.

Matuidi is expected to return to the French training camp in Clairefontaine on Monday evening as they prepare for Thursday's Euro 2016 semi-final against Germany.

 

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