may I know what other club is making transfer request for Mata? as I read from one article, Mata is not suitable for Real and Barca as they too are fully loaded with talented midfielders....

PSG is not making enquiries... what other big clubs are pursuing Mata? Series A is a big no no since they are involve in all sorts of match fixing.... I don't think any mid table teams of any league would afford Mata's price tag...

so, it might be the only reasonable choice at the moment... plus please don't compare RVP's case with Mata... Mata didn't leave because he wants to taste silverware... Mata is full with silverware... he leaves because he loves to play football... RVP is a totally different case...

I was going to write a summary on the utd game but the mata rumours have just killed my mood. Let it be known that I’m totally AGAINST this transfer and can’t seem to understand why we’re so willing to do business with one of our biggest rivals throughout these years in the EPL.

A classy professional on and off the pitch – our most intelligent player when he’s on the ball (yes, better than hazard and Oscar if anyone’s wondering), not the strongest but definitely with the most assured touch. Head and shoulders above everyone when it comes to setpieces (particularly on corner duty) and never ‘goes down’ easily in the box to try and win penalties.

Became a true blue fan since he arrived, taking in the sights and sounds around SW6, and as someone else pointed out he tweets and writes with PRIDE whenever we win, even when he’s NOT INVOLVED in a match. Has never complained about being excessively benched without good reason (I still stubbornly believe that ‘work rate’ thing is a myth, and could’ve been improved upon in due course, if it’s such a big deal).

Where do u even find players like him these days? The typical modern professional footballer would’ve mouthed off to the media weeks ago or kicked up some kind of tantrum behind the scenes but juan merely kept his head down, worked hard, and above all, supported the team.

Even that alleged show of ‘dissent’ after the Southampton match was disgustingly blown out of proportion by the media imo, and what’s more surprising to me is, if anyone remembers the post-match interview with jose right after the game, the gaffer claims he didn’t see the incident. But seeing how juan’s been left out in the cold since that encounter, it’s obvious he made his mind up based on something either he read, or heard about. Heck I’d be more concerned if players were NOT showing displeasure when they were taken off, as it can indicate a lack of passion and spirit for the team.

Looking at the bigger picture, I guess with the impending world cup this is a move he simply has to make, in order to have any hope of making that plane to brazil. What’s unfortunate is the fact that it was a decision he was forced into, and I’m 100% certain one that he didn’t envision he had to make when jose first stepped through that door.

Although I still trust jose as our manager, that doesn’t mean I have to agree with the decision. I still believe we’re one or two injuries away from looking like complete fools, in the event that we don’t sign a quality replacement in THIS transfer window. Lastly, I wish him well wherever he ends up, as he deserves so much better. If anyone’s wondering if he’ll come back to haunt us, wonder no more because I truly believe he will. 40mil pounds for our most creative player is a bargain, and I hope he finds joy in his new team. 

p.s: Alternatively if he ends up staying and signing a new contract, I’d be ecstatic. Sigh.