21 Jan 2014 19:53:59
Was just watching Revista de la liga and Guillem Balague (as unreliable as he is) just said that Chelsea and United have been in talks over Mata.

Chelsea are supposedly listening to offers of 40m euros or Rooney as a part of the deal, United rejected both offers.

However, he believes a deal will be made as it benefits both parties.

Take of it what you will, I don't believe it at all but can only hope. As much as I hate Chelsea, I love Mata.

1.) 21 Jan 2014
Balague trying to look important again, thought I'd might happen til he opened his mouth

2.) 21 Jan 2014
Balague is as much an expert on Spanish football as we are on English football. For that matter; just because Mata is Spanish does not give Balague any real insight.

He believes that a deal will happen just as most of us believe that if Mata is available we will make a move.

3.) 21 Jan 2014
I don't understand all the pessimism, I reckon he'll sign.

4.) 21 Jan 2014
The deal makes sense and so I would not be overly surprised if we did sign him. My pessimism is down to Balague having any knowledge on the matter other than what he's read in the paper and pieced together himself.

5.) 21 Jan 2014
He works for sky, sky have a deadline day to promote.

6.) 21 Jan 2014
21 Jan 2014 21:16:03
I have a good feeling about Mata.
In Moyes we trust.