Juan Mata

[DYC. 7,542]

That's already an improvement! We'll forgive him for being a bit hit and miss with his passing. I'd rather a player who sees the pass and can sometimes make it as opposed to a Kalou who can barely control the ball let alone see a pass.

Haha very true.

[Beast 85]

The biggest Juan Mata fan award goes to: Styles

[Styles 9,790]

Fuck it then, I don't want him.

You can tell I don't like or watch Spanish football

He might not be the winger we all want but he's a very good young player. He is the best player from the 3rd best team in Spain. That tells you he is a very good and at only 23 he will get even better.

[Styles 9,790]

The biggest Juan Mata fan award goes to: Styles

I just like to see us get better and younger

McEachran, Piazon, Mikel, Sturridge, Oriol, Luiz, Ramires etc all under 24 years old!

[J.F. 1,484]

According to twitter hes had his medical and will be completed today

[Randall 315]

http://www.as.com/fu...dasdasftb_9/Tes

Hmmmm, goal seems to think he is saying that he can continue growing at Valencia, I can't really make it out either way with google translate. Spanish speaker please?

EDIT: Ah okay I see, http://www.marca.com/2011/08/20/futbol/equipos/valencia/1313832938.html

[J.F. 1,484]

and also this

http://www.as.com/futbol/articulo/mata-le-pide-valencia-le/20110820dasdaiftb_24/Tes

[Randall 315]

I am just keeping my expectations low, as always, so I don't end up disappointed.

[Guest justin_3d]

Where is Lampard. Lampard is a starting XI.

Dude Lampard, Drogba, Malouda and Anelka as super sub?

What a bench!!!

[chrismada9 1,948]

I think this is an excellent signing, if Balague's tweet is indeed true!! I honestly thought he was going to join Liverpool at first, but I'm delighted that he's chosen us!! Hopefully, that should be our winger sorted!!

All we need is Modric now!

[BlueLion. 21,491]

The AS link (http://www.as.com/futbol/articulo/mata-le-pide-valencia-le/20110820dasdaiftb_24/Tes) suggests Mata is pleading with the coach to let him go, as the Chelsea offer is irresistible. One issue is that Real are demanding part of the transfer fee, at least I think that's what it says, Google Translate isn't as helpful as a native Spanish speaker.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Guillem Balague

Mata: form of payment and other little details delaying confirmation. Clubs talking right now. You'll have to be patient :-)

[bababoom 4,478]

So now there are reports saying that the man city nasri deal has broken down, god I hope they don't go after mata. I think i' m too paranoid.

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The AS link (http://www.as.com/fu...asdaiftb_24/Tes) suggests Mata is pleading with the coach to let him go, as the Chelsea offer is irresistible. One issue is that Real are demanding part of the transfer fee, at least I think that's what it says, Google Translate isn't as helpful as a native Spanish speaker.

I think that article is saying Valencia are reluctant to accept a cash plus player deal and only want 'real' money.

That's how I understood it, could be wrong though.

[Randall 315]

I am too pessimistic, I just assume something is going to go wrong. Really hope it doesn't. Fucking transfer windows man.