Every Liverpool fan is glued to the U21 Euros taking place, first, checking out the next Stevie G and latest Liverpool signing Jordan Henderson but now in awe of the Wing Wizard Juan Manual Mata of Spain and Valencia.
This is not the first time the Liverpool fans hear his name and wish he was wearing a red shirt. Last two summers have linked Liverpool to Mata, especially when Fernando Torres openly admired Mata and said he is the player Liverpool need to convert draws into wins. Not many believed in Torres at that time, but I did, Mata was looking a star back then also. It was one big mistake by Real Madrid was to let him go, similar to how they let Eto leave to Barcelona. Mata praises has have been everywhere, his agent cannot stop receiving calls from the biggest clubs in the world. So the question finally arises is he going to be another Ashley Young? Silva? Villa? Are we again going to lose out on one of the hottest properties in world football?
Firstly, there are very strong rumors he would love to come to Anfield, but that is only possible if Liverpool are willing to go hard to get him. Like Henderson where Liverpool showed the desire to get the player, they have to do it now. He should fetch a fee of 20m with salary of 70-80k a week. However, Liverpool’s chances of getting him rely a lot on Aquliani. He has to go to create wage budget for Mata. Until know there is not a lot of positive news on his departure and has returned to England and will join up with the player for Pre season training at Melwood.
If however, Liverpool push for a deal immediately after the Euros, Mata has given strong indications that he is willing to come. If Liverpool get Mata, they will certainly get a player who along with Suarez will be two players who know how to beat a man and create havoc in the opponents penalty area. He shall be the kind of player Liverpool need for teams that park the bus at Anfield.
Comolli and Dalglish have a very critical decision to make now they cannot keep Aquilani and wish for Mata. They have to fund a buyer for him and immediately after the Euros end have to rush in with cash and wrap the deal as quickly as possible. The Alexis Sanchez deal is keeping a lot of people busy who might spoil Liverpool’s chances of getting Mata. Time and Speed will get Liverpool one of the most sought after players in Spain.
Lets Trust Kenny ! Lets Hope The future is MATA ! YNWA
LOL howdo you arrive at the conclusion of signing Mata being dependent on Aquilani's departure. Joe Cole is on 90k a week and should be the first onewho needs to get a boot from LFC
ReplyDeleteJoe Cole and Jovanovic are already listed, it will be a big let down it they are not sold, right now LFC's wage plan for next season does not include both of them. Aqualani is someone they are being forced to keep his 80k a week was not planned before as Liverpool were sure Juve will trigger his buyout clause but they have decided against it.
ReplyDeleteIts a big setback for Liverpool and even though Liverpool might still try to get Mata even with Aqua, in real world free 80K wage budget would mean Liverpool will be stronger to compete with other clubs when offering personal terms.