Manchester United plan to enter discussions with Nemanja Vidic regarding a new contract for the captain, with David Moyes keen he should remain at the club.
United do not hold an option on the four-year deal he signed in August 2010, unlike that inserted in Rio Ferdinand’s own 12-month terms and which is yet to be triggered, but the club are relaxed about the situation regarding Vidic, 32.
Despite the central defender’s deal having moved into its final six months, which means a pre-contract agreement with another club could be agreed in readiness for a summer move, it is usual for United to conduct contractual talks with players in their 30s during the months before they would become a free agent.
While they are waiting longer before deciding whether to take up the option on Ferdinand – the 35-year-old is also seriously considering his long-term future – Moyes has decided that Vidic is part of his plans.
The two serious knee injuries Vidic suffered during the past three years have been followed by further niggling problems that have affected his availability. After suffering sciatica which ruled him out of the pre-season tour, Vidic was also concussed in the 1-0 win over Arsenal in early November.
He has managed 17 appearances this term.
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