Manchester United star to Real Madrid stories usually centre around David de Gea. Not today.

Juan Mata is apparently under the microscope of the Bernabeu club to make an incredible return to the club he left as a youngster.

As the Express report, Mata wasn't in United's matchday squad for their loss at Chelsea which made some wonder what Jose Mourinho's plans are for him.

Mourinho's already sold Mata once, when he was at Chelsea, and the Spanish star has spent the majority of his time playing out wide rather than through the middle.

Gary Neville identifies the one player Manchester United MUST sign

Gary Neville has identified the type of player he believes Manchester United need to sign if they have any chance of catching Man City this season.

And it seems Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho is in full agreement with the former Red Devils favourite, as his side are linked with his suggestion - Cesc Fabregas.

Man United were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, and lacked a creative spark in the middle of the pitch.

Fabregas played 80 minutes of the game, and helped his side dominate the midfield alongside Eden Hazard.

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The Red Devils, who seemingly missed the presence of Paul Pogba, offered very little in terms of an attacking threat.

And the result turned out to be a comfortable won for the Blues, who recorded their seventh win of the season - closing the gap on United to a single point.

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Discussing the ways Man United can improve, Neville told Sky Sports: "Jose Mourinho, since the Liverpool game, has talked about not being able to freshen it up. I thought Herrera, Matic and Mkhitaryan got absolutely ambushed.

"Kante was doing his job brilliantly, Bakayoko was running off him, Hazard and Fabregas were dropping in and controlling the match.

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Manchester United star Anthony Martial admits he is unhappy

Anthony Martial is desperate for more starts at Manchester United after struggling to oust Marcus Rashford from the first team.

The Frenchman has six goals in 16 appearances this season but feels he could contribute more if he was not always coming off the bench.

Martial complained that it was tough to get going in games when you come on as a substitute, but added that he was nonetheless happy with his performances.

"It’s easier to start the game," Martial told SFR Sport . "When you come off the bench, the other players are warmed up, they’re totally in the game, and you have to get into it straight away. I prefer to start the game, I have more time to get myself into the game.

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"I have faith in my qualities, and I think the manager has confidence in me, too, so it’s up to me to continue putting in good performances, and if I do that, I think I’ll play a bit more.

"We all prefer to play, even if at United when I come off the bench, I make a difference. I prefer to start games and show what I’m capable of.

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