CHOULO19 24,332 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 BBC:Manchester United make a bid for Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata in the region of £35m. Developing story: http://bbc.in/1g09nuq #MUFC #CFCThis thread will self destruct in 3..2..1.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bababoom 4,478 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Come on PSG, make that fucking offer. The only place to be and Rmpr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 No, I think we need 5 players for those 3 positions or use the 433 we've used sporadically this season to good effect.Ideally we'd sign a 5th AM who wold be a right-sided, left-footed player who fits the system. At the moment we have Hazard, Oscar, Willian, Schurrle and Ramires (who can play on the right if needed) if Mata leaves. 4 of those 5 players WILL play every important and big match. u dont want rambo playing a semi-final against spurs in fa cup, then semi against RM in CL and then play right wing against say sunderland. right now we have 4 players for those 3 positions. if u want to buy a left footed player who can play wide, less than what mata costs, should not have a problem sitting with a bench and also be of chelsea quality... name me a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouNameIt 1,511 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I absolutley love Mata and I would hate to see him leave, especially if United buy him. Makes zero sense to strenghten them like that. Imagine Mata behind RVP/Rooney!!!However, If he is sold, I believe the plan is to (of course) just play Oscar in that position and when he needs rest or is injured, mourinho will prolly switch to a 4-3-3 instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,487 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I'm already getting my pillows ready to punch into oblivion once this goes through.Full meltdown here. We're selling our best player to Man United. So unbelievable that all I can do is laugh now. Christo191 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Matt Law@Matt_Law_DTJuan Mata has told friends and family he is joining Manchester Unitedi know, u r liking what you are reading in this thread, watching everyone go nuts over this. i just hope this is not a joke of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Weckerz 3,781 Posted January 22, 2014 Popular Post! Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thought there was no way we'd sell him to those inbreds just yesterday, seems this is really happening now. Disgusting. mediator, Christo191, Rmpr and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouNameIt 1,511 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Mata signs a new 5-year contract with Chelsea in 5....4....3....2.....1Maybe we're trolling United like they did with us when we were after Rooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanicus 5,208 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Matt Law@Matt_Law_DTJuan Mata has told friends and family he is joining Manchester UnitedIs this guy Mata's family or friend? I think not and I smell bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,274 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I'll hold my hand up. BBC is the most legit source there is. Still, I'd wait for Jose's presser for clarity on Chelsea's stance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaUnite 26 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thank you Juan Mata. Christo191 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thendo 1,088 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Why did we let Kevin go if we are planing to sell Mata? Surely we can't go on with just 4 AM's for 3 positions...And the thought of facing United with Mata in a red shirt next season...*Shivers* :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,868 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 That would be something if now the official website issued a statement with 'absolutely no intention of selling Juan Mata'. But hey, this is Chelsea and Chelsea's official website. The last time we saw it was with Terry and Man City? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Aye while that maybe true but you'll have to keep in mind that it was a rubbish West Ham side we played against, a West Ham side that is getting hammered in every game. Just because it worked against them, doesn't mean it will work against others and besides, that is only 1 game or in other words, such a small sample size to use as a counter argument to the squad depth point. In fact, I haven't seen anyone provide a solid reason or two that we can survive with 4 AMs for 3 positions for the remainder of the season.One is that you could use Rami on the wing. The second is to use the 433. We're talking about suffering TWO injuries to Willian, Hazard, Oscar and Schurrle. Realistically if that happens then we're in trouble whether we have Mata or not. I'd still be inclined not to use Mata if that happened though and maintain the fast-paced pressing game by using Ramires who has the athleticism required.Good post by the way. It's a shitty transfer all round because we are looking to sell a fantastically talented player, but if a fantastically talented player doesn't fit the style of football you're playing then what real use is he?4 of those 5 players WILL play every important and big match. u dont want rambo playing a semi-final against spurs in fa cup, then semi against RM in CL and then play right wing against say sunderland. right now we have 4 players for those 3 positions. if u want to buy a left footed player who can play wide, less than what mata costs, should not have a problem sitting with a bench and also be of chelsea quality... name me a player.That's if these players get injured. It's the nightmare scenario and if it happened, then it would be tough all round. By that logic we shouldn't loan out any players just in case, but you make these decisions based on what is likely to happen.As for who we should buy, I don't know. One option might be Salah who is a value purchase who fits our transfer structure but might not have the talent required. Again though we could reduce the AM positions from 3 to 2 as we have done already this season.Matt Law@Matt_Law_DTJuan Mata has told friends and family he is joining Manchester UnitedDecent source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korea 734 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Who gives a fuck if they do? 2-3 years is a century in terms of football, maybe ManUtd don't even need him then? We'd be still 30-40- mil richer while not having strengthened our league rivals.Your assuming they will pay that fee or more...Last summer, Blanc even said PSG never offered Mata, but they did for Ozil. What makes you think PSG will all of a sudden offer that much? We have a chance to raise funds for the future and balance our squad, yet we shouldnt take it cause it helps United? We're not fighting United. We're fighting City and Arsenal.Its one thing if it was your money, but Roman probably would like to get some ROI once in a while.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea_4_eva 1,162 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Just the thought of Mata wearing a ManUnited shirt makes me sick and cry at the same time.What are you doing Chelsea???? Jose???ekjrqwotjwqjfowj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 reus is a BVB player, draxler is a schalke player, robben is a bayern player and di maria is an RM player. we cant do anything about those guys. what we can and should do is not willingly and stupidly help the most successful team in the premier league history (one which has won 20 PL titles and about 12/13 in the last 20 years). like i said, that is plain stupid.but most of those players are way better suited for ManUtd than Mata is. If they decide for Mata over them, then good for us twice, not only we'll get a lot of money for him, but ManUtd won't even improve as they could going for really fast players, that play their best in the wing - where ManUtd have been building their system for many years now. Mata is technically better than those guys imo, but way less fitting to ManUtd system, so if selling Mata to them will prevent them from getting Reus, Draxler or di María, it'd only give me more reasons to ship Mata there. And that's coming from someone that isn't that comfortable selling them any players... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Meltdown close.If he goes on to have "Van Persie like" impact at United (which is within his capability) that's when you will see the real meltdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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