The latest report from Spain hints that English Premier League outfit Manchester United and Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona could still strike deals before the Thursday winter transfer deadline. The Red Devils have been linked with a move for Brazilian international Philippe Coutinho who only arrived Barcelona about a year ago and already unsettled as a result of his lack of playing time. It is reported that the Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde is already giving up on the hope of keeping the former Liverpool man which makes him settle for a … [Read more...]
Juan Mata set for a shock move
English Premier League outfit Manchester United star Juan Mata is one of the few players who has maintained a low profile outside the pitch but is well known to be very impressive when it to comes to the playing. However, the Spanish man cannot avoid being mentioned as he is yet to secure a new deal with his contract expected to expire at the end of the season. Reports claim that he is planning a shock move back to the Spanish La Liga so that he can end his active football career in his country home. United transfer decision made after … [Read more...]
Juan Mata face a bleak future at Old Trafford, read what he said
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is not certain of what the future holds for him at Old Trafford. The Spaniard joined the Red Devils from Chelsea in the 2014-15 season and his contract with the team is expected to end by the end of the season. It is said that he could be heading back to his country this month because United aren't showing any sign of renewing his contract. When asked about his future in Thursday, the 30-year-old midfielder told Spain's media outlet AS that he is not thinking about his short-term future at the … [Read more...]
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer handed bigger contract responsibility
New Manchester United interim coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has now been handed a bigger responsibility in terms of having to decide contract issues regarding some players in the club. Although the former United player is only to take charge of the club until the end of the season, he has been asked to make a decision on the future of five United players whose contract with the club expires in a couple of months. The likes of Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, Phil Jones, Andreas Pereira and Antonio Valencia will be out of contract this summer with a … [Read more...]
United 2 – 0 Reading : Another win for United as Ole Gunnar sets new record
Manchester United have now won five consecutive matches in all competition as they managed to defeat Reading 2-0 in FA Cup The Red Devils were far from their impressive attacking form against the Championship side during the encounter but they still managed to score two goals. Juan Mata scored the first goal of the game as he converted from the spot in the 22nd minute. The Spaniard was brought down in the box by Omar Richards but it took VAR's intervention before referee Stuart Atwell could award a penalty kick after three minutes. The … [Read more...]
United warned against Juan Mata transfer decision
English Premier League side Manchester United have been warned against allowing Juan Mata to leave the club when the winter transfer window eventually reopens in the coming weeks. This warning was given by former United star and BT Sport pundit Owen Hargreaves as he stated that the star player should be handed a new contract at the Old Trafford. Juan Mata’s contract at the Old Trafford would be due by next summer which makes him linked away from the club with rivals Arsenal and his former side Valencia seeking for his signature. Arsenal … [Read more...]
Arsenal target yet to commit United future
Despite assurance by Manchester United that Juan Mata will be handed a new contract at the club, that is yet to happen with the player reported to be monitoring the situation and not ready to make the wrong decision. ESPN reports that the Spanish playmaker is on Arsenal radar and the Gunners are willing to do business as soon as possible in the winter transfer window but the Reds are unwilling to sell the player to their rivals. Mata is also believed to be pushing for a move away from the Old Trafford in a bid to unite with the Arsenal boss … [Read more...]
United not ready to lose anyone, set to tie two more players with new deal
Manchester United seem to be in the business of safeguarding their players before joining out to recruit more in the winter transfer window which will be opening in the coming months. After issuing a one-year extension deal to England international Ashley Young, United are already making moves to hand Juan Mata and Ander Herrera new deals at the club. Both players’ contract expire at the end of the season and the option of extending their stay for another year cannot be effective at the moment on them hence, there is a need to tie them down … [Read more...]
United star move delayed, can’t be denied as exit looms at Old Trafford
Manchester United star Juan Mata was delayed in his move away from the Old Trafford last season but it seems he is sure to leave at the end of the season. The Spanish player was handicapped in his keen attempt to move away last summer by the clause in his contract which allow the club to extend his deal by another year. Now, the 12 months is counting and due to end at the season which makes an exit for Mata unstoppable. The former Chelsea player is keen on his dream move to Valencia and would soon begin talks with the Spanish side in the … [Read more...]
Unai Emery plans to raid United for £140,000-a-week star
Arsenal manager Unai Emery is making plans to raid Manchester United of star Juan Mata who will be a free player by next summer having failed to hold talks with the team. Emery who once worked with Mata when they were both at Valencia from 2008 to 2011 sees the 30-year-old man as a good fit and addition to his team. Efforts by the Old Trafford team to hold talks with the player in order to have him stay at the club has failed on several attempts as he is bent on moving away. What happened in the dressing room that made Arsenal play … [Read more...]
Why United fans have the right to boo players, Juan Mata
Manchester United player Juan Mata has stated that the club fans do not deserve to go through the pain of seeing their side underperform the way it has been. United just got their first win in five games on Saturday after seeing a late 3-2 win against Newcastle in which Anthony Martia, Alexis Sanchez and Mata were all in the score sheet. Before the Newcastle game, it has been a mixture of controversy and defeats for United, leaving the fans with no option than to seek for the sack of the manager. In the game defeat against West Ham, the … [Read more...]