Manchester United transfer news: Juan Mata’s exit clause active and can speak to other clubs with deal expiring next summer
MANCHESTER UNITED are in danger of losing Juan Mata on a free transfer with the 29-year-old free to talk to foreign clubs.
The Spanish international's contract expires at the end of the season, and the Red Devils have so far failed to trigger a one-year extension in his deal.
With Arsenal ace Alexis Sanchez reportedly agreeing personal terms at Old Trafford, United now face the prospect of losing a firm fan favourite.
According to the Times, Mata is free to negotiate with non-English teams ahead of a possible move away.
Though they also state than Jose Mourinho's men will likely take up their option and tie the ex-Chelsea playmaker down to a new deal.
While ESPN claim that Inter Milan and Valencia are both holding an interest in the World Cup winner.
But they go on to state that Mata wants to stay at the Theatre of Dreams after forcing his way back in the starting XI under Mourinho.
He has started nine times in the last 11 games in all competitions, and has contributed to three goals and three assists.
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Since joining from the Blues in January 2014 for £37.1million, Mata has played in 170 matches - helping United to an FA Cup, EFL Cup and a Europa League trophy.
United are believed to have invoked one-year contract extensions this month already on the likes of Luke Shaw, Ander Herrera, Ashley Young and Daley Blind, to avoid losing them for free.