FantasyIreland said:Valencia president Manuel Llorente claims the club have received no approaches for Juan Mata.
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The Spain international is generating plenty of transfer gossip, with a summer switch to England widely touted.
Liverpool are reported to be keen, while North London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal are understood to be admirers of the talented 23-year-old.
A World Cup winner with Spain in 2010, Mata further enhanced his reputation this summer as he helped his country to European U21 Championship glory.
He is now regarded as one of Europe's most promising youngsters, with four years of Primera Liga experience behind him.
Valencia are fully aware of how sought-after Mata has become, with speculation regarding his future mounting by the day.
They are, however, reluctant to sanction the sale of such a hot prospect and insist they have yet to fend off any bids for the highly-rated winger.
Llorente told Superdeporte: "Juan Mata is not for sale.
"We have no plans to sell and we have not received any formal offers for the player.
"The news that has appeared in the papers is nothing more than speculation.
"Our plan this summer is to make our squad better and our priority at the moment is to sign a central defender."
Mad 4 It said:FantasyIreland said:Valencia president Manuel Llorente claims the club have received no approaches for Juan Mata.
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The Spain international is generating plenty of transfer gossip, with a summer switch to England widely touted.
Liverpool are reported to be keen, while North London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal are understood to be admirers of the talented 23-year-old.
A World Cup winner with Spain in 2010, Mata further enhanced his reputation this summer as he helped his country to European U21 Championship glory.
He is now regarded as one of Europe's most promising youngsters, with four years of Primera Liga experience behind him.
Valencia are fully aware of how sought-after Mata has become, with speculation regarding his future mounting by the day.
They are, however, reluctant to sanction the sale of such a hot prospect and insist they have yet to fend off any bids for the highly-rated winger.
Llorente told Superdeporte: "Juan Mata is not for sale.
"We have no plans to sell and we have not received any formal offers for the player.
"The news that has appeared in the papers is nothing more than speculation.
"Our plan this summer is to make our squad better and our priority at the moment is to sign a central defender."
He may have no plans to sell him, but it is the bank that will decide should an offer be received. £500mill in debt and £25mill interest to pay this summer. He will be leaving!
netnight said:http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-Liverpool-Manchester-United-Tottenham-target-Juan-Mata-brushes-off-rumours-article769209.html
Juan Mata has brushed off rumours suggesting he could be on his way out of Valencia.
The in-demand 23 year-old winger has been linked with a number of clubs including Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester United.
However Mata insists he's only focused on getting into shape for the new season.
"It is true that teams have been linked with me but this is a good sign that I am playing well," he told Lasprovincias
"Despite all the rumours, I have to stay calm and step away from all the speculation. I am well aware of the rumours but this is not the first summer I have had to deal with this so they do not worry me.
"My aim now is to make sure I am ready for the start of the new season and keep improving as a player. I want to win more trophies."
BlueForever123 said:Not read through most of this but to my recollection Mancini has never expressed any interest in Mata and I thought he denied interest (could be wrong). The desire for Mata seems to be much bigger on here than from the club itself...only in my opinion. Would be delighted if I'm wrong.
BlueForever123 wrote:
Not read through most of this but to my recollection Mancini has never expressed any interest in Mata and I thought he denied interest (could be wrong). The desire for Mata seems to be much bigger on here than from the club itself...only in my opinion. Would be delighted if I'm wrong.
Well summarised, although I don't recall him denying interest.
Savic!Rammyblues said:Well there has to be an out of the blue signing just wouldn't be typical city otherwise. :-)
It is so obvious to us, how come it isn't to the front office?Matt the Giant said:I don't get it; we are obviously very interested and in fact in dire need of a creative mid, á la Sneijder and Nasri, both whom we have publicly shown our interest it. But why not a word on Mata? I rate him a lot higher than Nasri, that's for sure.
Just think about it for a second; Mata, Aguero and Silva playing infront of YaYa and Nigel, sitting behind a target man as in Dzeko or Balotelli... or someone else like my personal favourite poacher Higuain.
Three Spanish speaking players, tow of which are already great friends and have played together with great success in the past. All three quite young and hungry.
Dax777 said:It is so obvious to us, how come it isn't to the front office?
Mad 4 It said:I just don't get it, he would be perfect for us!