27 Aug 2013 21:50:08
juan matas dad and agent in arsenals directors box tonight may be a coincidence or maybe something special, would love to see him in an arsenal shirt.

1.) 28 Aug 2013
Mata will not be leaving Chelsea

2.) 28 Aug 2013
Means nothing

3.) 28 Aug 2013
It was a random french journalist that started this rumour with a tweet which he then deleted, just an attempt to get a rumour running, dad and agent were probably not even at the Emirates.

4.) 28 Aug 2013
That is exciting

5.) 28 Aug 2013
That would be a signing and a half

Still need a striker, CDM, centre half, goalie and winger

I would still like Suarez as he can change a game

Cesar, Sakho, Flamini, Mata and Suarez

Flamini being free opens up options elsewhere

6.) 28 Aug 2013
Yep he was definitely there, wenger confirmed it tonight. he was in directors box so he must have been invited by wenger or the board. read into it what you like but would love the little magician in an arsenal shirt. the man is a pure footballer.

7.) 28 Aug 2013
Heard rumours he is signing for Fenerbache.

Yes Wengerism, it was a joke.

8.) 28 Aug 2013
Maybe his dad is just an arsenal fan, try not to read to much into anything, saves you from getting upset

9.) 28 Aug 2013
Hell yea he would be amazing for us, and be loved like he deserves, he has been Chelsea best player would be a steal for us if true.

10.) 28 Aug 2013
What his Dad.got to be better than nothing.

11.) 28 Aug 2013
Burg, didn't the tv report it?

12.) 28 Aug 2013
Be serious please

13.) 28 Aug 2013
Yes news flash as none of you seem to have figured, matas dad IS his agent. he was there and this shoudnt be brushed off.

14.) 28 Aug 2013
Unless his dad is a keeper, and thinking of signing, the rest is irrelevant. Last night only emphasised the problem we have. Yes, szczesny made some great saves, but tell me a keeper who doesn't. His first half flap at a simple cross, and second half rushing out the box to get a ball he never had a chance of we're the two most glaring instances of why we need a keeper so urgently. How can wenger not be prioritising this?

15.) 28 Aug 2013
This has been reported in daily mail too. very exciting news and would be a great signing if we could pull it off. I think we need to strengthen other areas first but this would be a very welcome signing and a good sign of intention

{Ed022's Note - Just to stir the pot a little, Chelsea look like signing Porto winger Christian Atsu which might mean Mata is freed up for a transfer/loan. Let's hope Wenger doesn't let him slip through his fingers to Athletico Madrid...}

16.) 28 Aug 2013
Interestingly Mourinho just stated that he would sell to PL opponents, so I wouldn't rule it out. I like Mata very much, it would be awesome to see him play alongside the likes of Cazorla, Wilshere, etc.

17.) 28 Aug 2013
Atletico have come out saying, they cannot afford his wages.

The ideal Mata Situation would be barcelona, where he could feature alongside messi and neymar in the front 3.

making alexis sanchez available. however I think its a bit too late for a merry go round of players.

18.) 28 Aug 2013
Lakerville I think even if that did happen it would be Pedro who would leave as there is interest from PSG atm

19.) 28 Aug 2013
Jens and Jennings was at emirates as well but I don't think we will be signing them, mata would be great but carnt see it happening