Cant believe there are people here that actually want us to swap Mata for Rooney. First of all we dont even need to offer them Mata. If they want to be cunts and keep a player who wants to leave, then fucking let them. Secondly, why would we sell this kind of player to a rival? They are still possible contenders, theoretically, plus Mata will hugely strenghten their squad for a number of seasons. ALSO, It makes me ABSOLUTLEY PUKE the way some people here are speaking about Mata. CLEARLY you've forgotten what hes done here in Chelsea. There are a number of plastic fans here. He is without a doubt one of the best players we've got and the fact that some people are speaking as if Mata is a disabled child that cannot adapt (to our current system) makes me even more sick. He needs playtime. That with the fact that we've probably straighten out our DM now with Matic will allow Mata to play in his actual positon where he shines. I know we're in need of a striker, but honestly Id rather see us splash more money on someone else.