MANCHESTER UNITED are likely to lose Juan Mata if Arsenal star Mesut Ozil signs for the club, according to reports.
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Manchester United were expected to sell Mata when Jose Mourinho took over from Louis van Gaal last year, with the 54-year-old previously flogging the player while at Chelsea.
But the Spain international is now an ever-present on the right hand side for Mourinho’s men, making nine appearances so far this season and getting off the mark against Crystal Palace last weekend.
However, despite his impressive form, Manchester United are being tipped to be Ozil’s next destination with the Arsenal star likely to leave north London.
And the Manchester Evening News say that Mata is likely to be the fall guy should Ozil become the Red Devils’ latest marquee signing.
United’s attack is already on the verge of being overstuffed.
Man Utd News: Juan Mata could leave if Mesut Ozil arrives
Players such as Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard have had to make do with a place on the bench as Marcus Rashford, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Romelu Lukaku have stepped up.
The arrival of Ozil, therefore, would almost certainly see someone depart.
And the MEN say that Mata, despite his impressive form, would be the weak link.
The 29-year-old is liked by Mourinho and his popularity among the supporters is high.
But the simple fact remains he lacks the same blockbuster appeal as many of his team-mates.
Take Martial, for instance. Five goals and six assists are proof of a player with the potential to be one of the best in the world.
Yet Mata’s contribution is below that of his team-mate and, given Mourinho’s liking for Ozil, a move away next summer could beckon.
Meanwhile, Arsenal legend Martin Keown thinks Ozil’s head has already left Arsenal.
"I think he's testing [Arsene] Wenger more than any other player has,” the Gunners legend said
"Suddenly he was injured again, he played nine minutes against West Bromwich Albion on the Monday, so how did he get injured there?
"I think in some departments he's already left. Psychologically, mentally, he's already left the football club.
“Maybe Wenger is now trying to do the best deal he can to get some compensation for him."
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