Swoopz 183 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 This would be a superb signing as far as im concerned, him and Neymar in so we can get the Duff and Robben days back would suit me down to the ground Except Neymar and Mata play in the same position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculatingInfinity 1,472 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Except Neymar and Mata play in the same position Not really. Sure Neymar is also a winger but he is a forward before all while Mata is a winger and not a forward at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Dunk 1,442 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Not really. Sure Neymar is also a winger but he is a forward before all while Mata is a winger and not a forward at all.If you think about it in the context of our team (4-3-3), Mata & Neymar would both play left wing. It's the only position Neymar could play unless we adopt a new formation.It'll be one or the other i'd say. Not both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluephoenix 1,131 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 would be a good transfer for us ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculatingInfinity 1,472 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 If you think about it in the context of our team (4-3-3), Mata & Neymar would both play left wing. It's the only position Neymar could play unless we adopt a new formation.It'll be one or the other i'd say. Not both.Yeah but the question is if we will still play that system next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetsajCFC 1,255 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Absolutely a must if we want to progress as a team. At the moment we've got pretty much 3 wingers - Kalou, Malouda, Anelka and out of those three I'd only keep Kalou. Ramires is not a winger, he is a central midfielder.. pretty much like Essien and Lampard. In my eyes we need two wingers and a right back. If we move Ramires in central position he can be an attacking midfielder with Frank Lampard (if you think about it, he has had a solid season given his injury)I've no idea who the right back could be (just Gregory van der Wiel pops into my mind at the moment) and wingers Mata left wing, Neymar right wing (Neymar's an attacking allarounder, he can play left, right, central position in the final third, pretty much like David Luiz but an attacker)Would be an ideal signing for us, let's hope. Seeing as Manchester City probably will go on a spree, I'm not sure what the prices will be like on the market. (rumor about Xavi going to City, talks about 700,000£ a week, give me a break + Ibrahimovic, Fabregas, Rodwell, you etc) Going to be potentially hectic summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear-Felix 16 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Would be an absolute dream signing, would be my #1 choice. He also gives Carlo the option of reverting to his favorite diamond formation with a genuine number 10 with any two strikers up front, also assuming we get VDW it would make for a very complete formation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanicus 5,208 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Here is a video I've made about him Juan Manuel Mata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.F. 1,484 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 As the 2010/11 season comes to a close there is fresh speculation about a move to the Barclay's Premier League, with Chelsea FC, Liverpool FC, and Blackpool FC interested. On the 9th of May, on his official site, respected Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague confirmed that Liverpool was indeed interested in signing the talented winger, having shown the highest level of interest. Due to debt that requires servicing at the Mestalla; some €500 million, virtually any player is for sale from Valencia. An interest payment of €60-65 million is believed to be needed, and this could be covered by the sole sale of Mata due to his profile. It is then believed that an offer between €60-90 million is offered, it may be enough to land his signatureDon't always trust wikipedia XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Wikipedia always have a bunch of nutters changing the shit that gets displayed on there. I wonder if it was the same people who slagged Torres off on the same website! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 He'll end up at Barcelona.. They've been tracking him for a while, and they usually get their targets.I wouldn't count on him joining Barcelona, as he seems to be a Madridista, growing up in the Castille & Leon area and even playing for Real for about 4-5 years. Hopefully this strenghtens the prospect of him joining Chelsea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I wouldn't count on him joining Barcelona, as he seems to be a Madridista, growing up in the Castille & Leon area and even playing for Real for about 4-5 years. Hopefully this strenghtens the prospect of him joining Chelsea.Rumours of Liverpool holding talks with him apparently though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Rumours of Liverpool holding talks with him apparently though.Who the hell would want to play for Liverpool let alone live there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Who the hell would want to play for Liverpool let alone live there?They do have their share of Spanish links though. Maxi, Riera, Reina ect. I'm sure they've all attempted to lure him. Like Ramires & Luiz are doing to Neymar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severinb 309 Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 The mata liverpool rumours wont stop! Hope we get him before they doo!Mata, vdw and pastore!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 He's practically theirs. No point in wishing otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue In Green 86 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Huh, a transfer target that actually fills a pressing need. THIS IS MADNESS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severinb 309 Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 we didnt get david silva and now we will probably miss out on mata cant believe this! He would be great with torres and would bring the creativity that we need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severinb 309 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Was good against england yesterday!Hope we get him before liverpool do and Ander Herrera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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