Mata could see escape route from Old Trafford
Juan Mata could opt to leave Manchester United this summer if he is not assured of his place in the team by new boss Jose Mourinho.
It’s thought that Mourinho is planning a massive squad overhaul after joining United on Friday.
He is understood to have been given £200m to spend on new players in addition to whatever he can raise from players he deems surplus to requirements.
Mourinho was the manager who oversaw the sale of Mata to United from Chelsea and the 28-year-old could be forced to leave once again.
Barca are said to be frustrated at failing to reach the Champions League final and having to watch fierce rivals Real Madrid lift the trophy.
But they see Mata as an ideal man to join their midfield especially as someone who knows La Liga well – he spent the first five years of his professional career playing in Spain.
By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10
