Man Utd make surprise Juan Mata offer to Italian giants

Simon Crowe

Juan Mata could be making a surprise move to Inter Milan this transfer window, according to reports from Sky Italia.

The Manchester United star could be on his way out of Old Trafford after its been reported the club have offered him to Italian giants Inter Milan.

Inter would be looking to play Mata on the wing – a position they are actively looking to strengthen after being linked with other targets such as Keita Balde from Monaco.

United currently have a surplus of midfield options with seven central midfield options all battling for a place in the starting XI.

With the competition for a place in the midfield being so tight it could mean that could result in Mata heading to the San Siro this transfer window in order to play first-team football.

Mata isn’t the only midfielder on United’s books that could be off this window with reports of Juventus and Barcelona being interested in signing Paul Pogba. 

United recently spent £52.5 million on another midfield option in 25-year-old Fred from Shakhtar Donestsk.

 

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