Manchester United have still not triggered the one-year extension in Nemanja Matic's contract. Matic, 31, has technically entered the last four months of his deal but United could activate a one-year option to tie him to the club until 2021.
Although Matic has enjoyed an upturn in form over the last two months, the MEN understands United have not yet triggered the extension.
United activated the two-year option in Eric Bailly's contract in January but last year released Antonio Valencia and James Wilson, rather than extend their contracts by another year.
United have previously informed players they have taken up their extension via post. Matic has started eight of the last nine Premier League games and only missed the goalless draw with
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