Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic in January.

Matic has been limited to just five appearances so far this season for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, with the United boss preferring Scott McTominay, Andreas Pereiraand Fred in the centre of midfield.

The 31-year-old is believed to be keen for a move away come the January transfer window, and Atletico have now joined AC Milan in the race for the Serb, according to ESPN FC.

Nemanja Matic could be on his way out of Manchester United, with Atletico Madrid interested

Matic has fallen out of favour this season with Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

United reportedly rejected Milan's advances for Matic in the summer, but he could still be on his way out of the exit door at Old Trafford, with Serie A or La Liga a potential destination.

Matic, having played twice in the Europa League, would be eligible for the Champions League should Diego Simeone's side qualify for the knockout stages.

Having signed from Chelsea in the summer of 2017, the Serbian international's contract runs out next summer, and United are yet to trigger the option of a one-year extension.

They could be prepared to let him leave in January in order to receive a transfer fee, instead of let him leave for free in the summer.