22 Aug 2013 17:31:33
I heard on the radio earlier that Chelsea were planning on putting forward a bid which would include Mata plus cash for Rooney.Now I know this was the first thing that was said when the Rooney/Chelsea rumours started and was denied but what do people think of getting Mata and a few quid for Wazza.Personally I really don't want to see him play for a PL rival especially not Chelsea as I think he would improve them but I do rate Mata and think if we put a cheeky bid in for him and do it the 'ethical' way we may be able to get a bargain.
Any takers,
opinions?
RedKen

1.) 22 Aug 2013
Mata plus cash for Rooney? I would take that all day long. But why would chelsea do such a stupid thing, they are no fools. Mata would solve our midfield problem though and premier league experience. wishful thinking

2.) 22 Aug 2013
As if chelsea will sell mata been the clubs player of the year two years in a row. Not going to happen honestly some of the stuff on here

3.) 22 Aug 2013
I actually think this could be true Chelsea have just had a bid accepted for Willian

4.) 22 Aug 2013
Agree mata + moses would be a great deal. moses is a high quality squad player who can score goals and would allow us to off load 2 from valencia young or nani.

5.) 22 Aug 2013
That is why Chelsea are now taking Willan . to replace Mata. I have a feeling that this is actually the deal that will take place. Just a feeling .

6.) 22 Aug 2013
Mourinho is just saying that he will bid for Rooney after the United game to give his side then edge and try to sway Rooney's mind so he is not focused on game. Hope we batter them. Mourinho is just getting boring now. Spanish Media had him sused just a shame our Media think he is some Messiah. !

7.) 22 Aug 2013
Same as simzdav would take this all day long. Just can't see Chelsea parting with arguably one of there best players. If Rooney goes someone with the same quality will be needed to replace him. I know kagawa will possibly play rooneys role. But we are losing a player that can play anywhere in attack and still do a job.kagawa seemed a bit lost playing wide left.

8.) 22 Aug 2013
I will take Rooney anytime. He is a far better player for us. If we sort out our weak midfield we will clean out trophies. Jose is actually playing games with us. He is just trying his lucky but will obviously take Rooney if we blink. Mata is quite creative but there are better players out there. Ozil, Modric, etc are better and Modric has EPL experience and also marks better than Mata.

9.) 22 Aug 2013
I'm not a Rooney hater but with all that's gone on I'd probably take a straight swap! I'm a huge admirer of Mata, he's younger and more creative, which is what we need over Rooney's goals IMO. If we got a nice chunk of cash on top I'd say we have a good deal.

10.) 22 Aug 2013
Now Mata and Fellaini would give us the steel and silks, our midfield has been lacking. If this daydream (Rooney for Mata+pennies) happens and we add Eto to it, we will be awesome. However, before everyone gets carried away, Willien is a very different to Mata, he's more like a Hazard kind of player, so I'm not convinced Jose will want to part with Mata, but I hope I'm wrong.
Mik

11.) 22 Aug 2013
Mata + cash for Rooney. would definitely take that. An attacking four of RVP, Mata, Kagawa (and Ronaldo :)) playing in front of a CM of Carrick and Modric/Fellaini would mean Champions again and challenging for Champs League!

12.) 23 Aug 2013
Mata in our ranks would give us the option of a left footed player on the right which we haven't had since I can remember