Juan Mata

[JDY 1,290]

Should be demanding £50m from United or any English club. Still think he could play a big role with Nemanja coming in, shoring up the midfield. But if his situation doesn't change from now until the end of the season I hope he's let go for his sake.

[Billy. 2,742]

rather him go to PSG if he goes

[Gilvorak 3,734]

If they get Coentrao, Mata and any of the CM's they're linked with then they'll almost certainly qualify for the CL. And they're in a fabulous position going into next season.

They could sell either RVP or Rooney in the summer and play Mata in a #10 role. Or imitate Pellegrini's system where they play with inverted wingers (Nasri and Silva) with the fullbacks providing the width.

Januzaj, Mata, RVP & Rooney would be incredible to watch in sync with one another.

[Toli 977]

ChelsTransferGossip ‏@ChelsTransfer 16m

Sky Sports sources understand Chelsea will listen to offers for Spain international Juan Mata #CFC #MUFC

[Gilvorak 3,734]

I heard this "he isn't the player they need" nonsense when Arsenal were after Ozil in the summer too or City when they signed Negredo. They're simply certain players that you sign once they're available.

I think United's "awful squad" has been greatly exaggerated this year. Bringing in a player of Mata's quality reduces midtable players like Valencia and Young to reserve roles. Mata, Coentrao and a CM this window and they have a better squad than anyone not named City.

This is still virtually the same team that walked the League only a couple of months ago.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

People need to think of it rationally, and by that I mean with perspective as football is a business whether you like it or not. IF,and it's a big IF, United are really offering us 37M pound for Mata.......sit and think about it for more than a second......37Million Pounds for a guy who isn't getting a sniff and is on the bench more often than not. United are literally paying for us to buy a world class striker and they would be getting Mata (Who don't get me wrong is quality) but they need another 4 players, it's a fucking no brainer to me.

But why would we sell him to our major rival in the EPL while we might get the same amount of transfer fee from a foreign club?

Yes a Mata won't solve all of United's problems but at least it would be a brilliant start. And lastly we have absolutely zero rush to offload Mata so IMO it would be a irrational decision to sell him to United just for the sake of 37mil which to Roman it's just like pocket changes.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Btw if the only reason we're reluctant to sell Mata is because of depth, why the f**k did we let go of De Bruyne so easily then?

[lucio 5,418]

What are utd going to offer him? , Europa league, bankruptcy, a crap squad, Mid-Table football, a clueless inept manager, old boys club backroom staff.... wow !!... i bet he'll run a mile !!!... psg will probably get him if he goes.

and i think we would buy another AM

[The only place to be 11,313]

This is still virtually the same team that walked the League only a couple of months ago.

Except they've lost one of the greatest managers of all time and installed Moyes, which is why they can't get any of the players they actually want.

Btw if the only reason we're reluctant to sell Mata is because of depth, why the f**k did we let go of De Bruyne so easily then?

Because he wasn't in the manager's immediate plans, wanted to leave and we needed strengthening in other areas.

[Hamilton 2,120]

37m and 21m for two players we weren't using alot, sure i'm sad that they leave, but this is good bussines imo

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

The coach is always right mentality around here is really amazing, to be frank Jose has made some mistakes which hv been covered up by our poor opposition. As for Mata I dont think he would hurt the team if he started more as a 10 instead of winger, I think he would do a better job there than Oscar 3/4 of the time.

[The_Flash 1,144]

So sad in the space of a few months from player of the year to we will listen to offers, very disappointed.

He better no go to Utd

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Sky Sports sources understand Chelsea will listen to offers for Spain international Juan Mata, a reported target for Manchester United

Sky Sports sources understand Chelsea would want over £35million for Juan Mata.

http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/
http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...-for-juan-mata

[remains of the day 564]

In theory, I like the idea of having the option to bring a player of Mata's calibre and quality off the bench. We don't have top class centre forwards and we might not have the best starting XI in the league, but we do have strength in the depth and that gives us an advantage in the title race over a team like Arsenal and it allows us to be able to compete with city. Do we want to put ourselves in a position where we're having to scrounge around for a good enough replacement this late in the transfer window and allow ourselves to be at the mercy of being ripped off by clubs looking to capitalize on our desperation? Finding a quality player this late could easily cost an arm & leg. How much of the money would be left after we bring in a replacement? And would it be worth the hassle?

On the other hand though, does Mourinho trust mata enough to rotate him with Oscar? We played a team in a lower division than us, and still Mata remained on the bench. What's the point of having a quality option like him on the bench if he's not able to play in the way mourinho wants him to? How much of a use can he be to us if he's unable to fit into the manager's system? There're many things to consider and I think it comes down to weighing the benefits with the risks. For me personally, if Kevin were still here I wouldn't even hesitate to send Mata to man utd. I love Mata and he would strengthen them considerably, no doubt. But 37m for a player that's our 4th choice attacking midfielder is shrewd business despite what the press would have you believe. That money on top of our already vast transfer budget would strengthen us far more than Mata would to Utd. That's the way I see it.

[zinctek 466]

UTD BUYING MATA? 1 WORD FOR THAT NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mata is such a good player and if he is going to get wasted on our bench we need to sell him aboard not to a EPL team that is just Stupid but hey thats the chelsea way. I mean only we loan players to teams we are going to fighing for top 4. Moses to liverpool and R.L to Everton? who ever signed them off should be fired too. and i bet if mata goes it will be the same person who did the loans of R.L and V.M

[LegenTerry 272]

Mata doesn't press, doesn't track back and most importantly doesn't have pace. He can only play centrally, your post is illogical.

1st game:Oscar on the right,Hazard on the left and Mata.

2nd game:Willian on the right,Hazard on the left and Oscar.

I can't find any illogical there.

[Special Juan 27,482]

But why would we sell him to our major rival in the EPL while we might get the same amount of transfer fee from a foreign club?

Yes a Mata won't solve all of United's problems but at least it would be a brilliant start. And lastly we have absolutely zero rush to offload Mata so IMO it would be a irrational decision to sell him to United just for the sake of 37mil which to Roman it's just like pocket changes.

United right now aren't a rival, yes they may become it again next season but selling them Mata will not, and I repeat will not fill their short comings, they're shite it's that simple, and a the boat is being steered by David Moyes.

You talk of 37m being pocket change....well it's not. What 37m is, is our fund for a world class striker. I would be quite happy to see Juan stay and be a squad player coming from the bench etc which it looks like it will be, but for the sum being spoke about and united being desperate bastards this is some serious amounts dosh for a bench warmer.

I respect what you are saying but this is a business and at some point we will deal if this is the amount that keeps getting thrown about. I couldn't give to showers of shit if it's united, PSG or the Iraq super 11 at some point this amount of cash makes you think.

[Kieran. 6,317]

37m isn't enough, IMO.