Out: Juan Mata
A surprise candidate for the exit door, Juan Mata has today been linked with a move to Italian giants Juventus after less than a year at United since joining the club from Chelsea in what was briefly their club-record transfer deal. The Spanish playmaker has not been at his best since leaving Stamford Bridge, and his place is now under threat from summer purchase Angel Di Maria, whom van Gaal is likely to build his team around for the next few years. Mata does not have a clear role out wide or centrally in United’s 3-5-2 formation, and United are already readying an offer to bring in a player more suited to their current tactical setup. A big-money offer from Juventus should help fund their next high-profile transfer target.