Date: 19th July 2013 at 2:59pm
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MataInLondonDuring this transfer window our London rivals Arsenal have successfully linked themselves to some of Europe’s top talent without looking close to signing a single one of them and this time it’s Juan Mata who is in their dreams.

The Daily Mail reported the rumour and mentioned that the North London club are keeping an eye on Mata’s situation at Stamford Bridge as his future has come under scrutiny. But he’s not for sale, Jose Mourinho has said so and the only reason his future has been called into question is because the press seem hell-bent on unsettling the Spaniard.

It started with publications like Marca and AS, who were obviously lobbying for one of the Spanish giants to sign Mata but have probably sensed that it’s a no-go and have backed off for now.

The British press picked up on their rumours and have taken them to their own ridiculous proportions with the silliest rumour of silly season being the one in which Mata or David Luiz were being offered in exchange for Wayne Rooney with £10 million being thrown in for good measure despite the fact the aforementioned are worth more than the unhappy Manchester United striker – it’s been said that this came from United themselves during a press briefing in Sydney.

I’m not sure even the Arsenal fans believe that the club will spend significant sums of cash in order to make them a force again, they’re just threatening to spend money like they always do. I don’t believe Chelsea want to force Mata out of the club but even if they did I’m sure he’d have better offers on the table than going to a club that haven’t one anything in eight years.

It’s an amusing rumour and seems as though a lot of people on Twitter have been having a good laugh. I expect Mata will sign a new deal on improved terms at Chelsea either before or early into the coming season.

Source: Daily Mail

 

36 responses to “Silly Season’s Latest offering – Arsenal want Mata”

  1. Bob says:

    As a non Chelsea fan I don’t know if there any basis for all of these Mata rumours, I would be surprised if there is.

    Any history with Mourinho or anything like that?

    • Anthony Williams says:

      Nothing at all. All began with Marca linking him with Real Madrid as it’s thought that Carlo Ancelotti wants to add more Spanish talents to the squad. Mata is seen as one of them as he was there as a young player.

      Since then it’s just gone crazy. More lobbying from others than an actual clash of personalities. Mata isn’t the type to clash with anyone.

  2. deejay says:

    this just illuminates the stupidity of a chelsea supporter who believes everything he reads in the press. there is nothing as stupid as a chelsea supporter. chelsea supporters believe the football league started when abramovich came on the scene. chelsea are absolute scum

    • bearjew says:

      Arsenal or pool supporter? I hope not.

    • mo says:

      Why are you here?

    • Gk says:

      Silly rich kids poached one of our summer transfer targets and now thinks they own the world.

    • Bluezola says:

      deejay

      Another fan who still living in the days of the big baggy shorts. If Chelsea fans are stupid then Arsenal fans must be complete morons. How else could you continue to believe Wengers promises of leading you to the promise land. Can’t quite work out where that is but it taking you awful long time to get there. Guess Arsenal travel by pound stretchers. Still there is always next year but alas your still be traveling.lol!!!

    • Anthony Williams says:

      deejay, I don’t need to try and make you out to be foolish as you’re doing it on your own.

      What part of ‘silly season’ or ‘amusing rumour’ makes you think that I believe what I’ve read? It’s a whole piece criticising stupid rumours, how did this go over your head?

  3. Alan says:

    Mata not too happy about fat shriek being offered 200k per week . Watch your bloated mercenary structure fall apart, as fat boy and the fellow WAG shagger terry won’t be too happy. Hairy poodle Luis wants out to barca. Mata to arsenal. Mourinho off by Christmas . And you re still in that pokey little portacabin shed round the back of Bates Motel . It ll be one fifth full for Happy Thursdays cup(again)

    • Bluezola says:

      If only you didn’t write such drivel. You might seem intelligent. It must really hurt being an Arsenal support. Just think of your club as Scrooge in a Pound Shop knowing you still won’t spend that pound. You’ll never shop at Harrods. Big club lol! More like pawnbrokers.

    • Anthony Williams says:

      That’s very creative. But what else can you expect from a bunch that celebrate fourth place with such gusto?

      ‘Thursdays Cup’ wasn’t ideal but it was won off the back of a Champions League? What have Arsenal done, been on a sabbatical for eight years?

  4. Matt says:

    Alan sounds like a good laugh. Your team not won anything for a while by any chance?rooney just a smoke screen for higuain -Special one not selling anyone !

  5. battyboy says:

    Alan you are so bitter calm down don’t get your panties in a twist.

    As for the team you support i just heard a fan won the lottery anf is buying your team a new player what a good guy ehh he also says if he get another 3 numbers next week he will buy you another player lol potless team supporter.

    • Anthony Williams says:

      I can’t work out if Alan got trolled or was attempting to troll.

  6. Dg says:

    I’ve never believed the rumors that we offered cash plus mata or luiz to MU for rooney. There’s just no logic in it. And Mou will not come to whre he is now if not for his reasonable mind. Mata clearly worths more than Rooney, and luiz value is at least at par with rooney’s, if not better. They (media) just wanted to unsettle our players.

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