It's only mata of time.
Mata | Mourinho says it's just a Mata of time
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Jamie (@Vault Dweller) are here to talk about United's dreadful home defeat at the hands of Big Ange's Tottenham Hotspur. Should this have been the end of Ten Hag? How long does he actually have left? And does Nik finally want ETH out?!
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It's only mata of time.
Where would he even play? Right wing? Did he play there for Chelsea?
I would love for it to end up another Thiago esque thread. Come on Pep, do your thing.
What's clear is Chelsea are willing to sell, Mata wants to leave and that United are interested. Still a long way to go though. I suspect Chelsea will want more money that United are prepared to pay though.
He played wide left for Valencia where he roamed around a fair bit.
Don't you do it Barney. Don't you dare curse this thread.
If we did get him this season he'd play wide IMO whilst Rooney occupies the #10. Then when Rooney moves on he could shift inside.
Benny preferes the underage women to be fair
I'd play him for Valencia too, though on the right.
I just hope it wouldn't be wide like an orthadox winger, would be an utter waste.
feck, I've gone all muppetry, retreat!!
We knew nothing of this yesterday, if as is reported this is done tomorrow then you have to say fair fecks to whoever's in charge (Woodward?). Big if though.
Cheers for the info mate.
That's dependent on both Rooney and Van Persie being fit, of course, something that hasn't been an altogether frequent occurrence this season. So I think he'd get game time in the 10 role too.
Either way though, it would be an instant (and sizeable) boost in the quality of the first team. Trying to remind myself that this is very unlikely...
Yeah, he's been a starter for all the important games so far.
Very true.
I want that Rooney stays
But if he goes in the summer and we can get a player like Reus/Draxler/Barkley.......it's not the end of the world
Probably safe to say we're interested and we're going to make a bid. Also probably safe to say Chelsea will sell if they get a good enough offer.
I'd guess it comes down to what we're willing to pay. It'll take a big offer, no doubt. If we undervalue him in the way we did Cesc we have no chance, especially as this window is so short.
I'd guess it comes down to what we're willing to pay. It'll take a big offer, no doubt. If we undervalue him in the way we did Cesc we have no chance, especially as this window is so short.
How do the chelsea fans on here feel about this? I WANT TO HEAR YOUR INPUT 
If we sign him I'll eat my own shit.
(I said the same when there was twitter rumours about RVP)
(I said the same when there was twitter rumours about RVP)
How do the chelsea fans on here feel about this? I WANT TO HEAR YOUR INPUT
Rob will probably be chuffed to see the back of him.
How did we know nothing about this yesterday? It was reported everywhere a couple days ago..
And why is that?
Just looking at a Chelsea forum here, most seem to think it's happening and are gutted. They don't feel they should help United when they're down, and also Mata is a fan's favourite.How do the chelsea fans on here feel about this? I WANT TO HEAR YOUR INPUT
Don't see this getting done in such a short amount of time. It's a big deal for both clubs.
He doesn't like Mata ever since Mourinho dropped him.
I expect him to be signed when I wake up.
So if this deal does go through, will that be the end of the 'no value in the market' bullshit phrase?
There's a reason Sir Alex and Gill were at the match on Sunday.
We have a number 7 shirt available here. And that has a better stature than a 10 shirt at our club.
A positive that I think a lot don't realise, is that he is still only 25. A player who should be coming into his prime age-wise.
For all we know the two clubs have been negotiating for two weeks, Chelsea were never gonna sell to us before we played them.
I know I'm about 20 pages late, but that ESPN article linking us with Mata and Vidal!
I know it's more than likely bullshit, but as has been said, the fact that we're even looking at a player like Vidal is a good sign. I don't think there is a chance we'll get him this month, but I'm increasingly optimistic in us signing him in the summer! But this could be me in muppet mode.
I'm also becoming increasingly optimistic about this Mata deal. Would be a great signing. Whether he's the signing we need or not is not the issue. If we have the money, so if signing him will not affect our ability to sign a top class midfielder whenever one becomes available, then we must get the Mata deal done if at all possible.
I know it's more than likely bullshit, but as has been said, the fact that we're even looking at a player like Vidal is a good sign. I don't think there is a chance we'll get him this month, but I'm increasingly optimistic in us signing him in the summer! But this could be me in muppet mode.
I'm also becoming increasingly optimistic about this Mata deal. Would be a great signing. Whether he's the signing we need or not is not the issue. If we have the money, so if signing him will not affect our ability to sign a top class midfielder whenever one becomes available, then we must get the Mata deal done if at all possible.
He could take number 7, 8, or 9 really.
Doubt it. There would have been much more press covering it. It's nigh on impossible to keep that size of a story quiet.
It's not impossible at all. For all we know only three or four people knew and were in negotiations.
It does make you wonder. Did it need the Fergie/Gill personal touch ala RVP?
If this deal happens then a lot of bullshit that has been spouted on here gets put to bed. 'Big players don't want play for Moyes', 'Woody is inept', 'We can't attract big players' etc. etc.
Feck Diego Costa and feck Filipe fecking Luis whoever the feck they are! If Mata is available for real, buy him! End of story.
There's photographic proof of woody meeting Chelsea officials. The guy takes credit for this if it happens.
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