Former-Manchester United striker Andy Cole believes Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata would fit right into the mould at Old Trafford if they can sign him this month.
Speculation has heated up over the last few days about a potential move from Stamford Bridge to Old Trafford, but so far, nothing formal has occured.
Chelsea gave United an asking price of £40million for the 25-year-old, and it is believed that Moyes is seriously considering it as he eyes reinforcements to help his team turn around their poor season.
Sky Sports News reported earlier that talks between the two clubs are going well, and now former-United star, Andy Cole, has weighed in on the situation saying that it would be a great signing if Moyes could pull it off.
“He was Chelsea’s player of the season two years on the bounce, so I find it very strange he’s not in the team now,” Cole, who scored close to 100 Manchester United goals between 1995 and 2001, told Sky Sports News.
“Jose Mourinho has made his decision why he’s not in the team so if he did come to Manchester United, I think he’d be a fantastic player for them.
“(His arrival) would be a massive boost, given United supporters were disappointed there were no major signings in the summer. It’ll be very difficult to win the league this season, but it would galvanise them for next season.
“If you look at Manchester United’s history, they’ve always played with wingers, they’ve always played attacking football. I can’t see them changing their philosophy; the team’s been built on an attacking 4-4-2.
“But, for sure, Mata can operate in a 4-4-2. I think he’s more than intelligent enough to play in a 4-4-2 or a 4-5-1; he’ll look to get on the ball, as he’s always done.
“He’s proved his intelligence, not just with Chelsea but also for the national team. He’s a quality player with all the attributes. He’s very creative and I think that’s what Manchester United need right now – some creativity.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
