Sports Manchester United confirm reaching a deal for Juan Mata

Manchester United on Friday evening announced that a deal has been reached to sign Spanish player Juan Mata from Chelsea for a club record fee.

The deal has not been finalised yet but on course to be sealed with the only thing left,is for Mata to pass a medical and agreeing a personal terms with the club.

"Manchester United is pleased to announce it has reached agreement with Chelsea Football Club for the transfer of Juan Mata for a club-record fee. The deal is subject to a medical and the agreement of personal terms," the club said on its website.

"A further announcement will be made in due course."

Mata will now become David Moyes’ first January buy with other players expected to follow suit.

Another clog delaying the deal is that Chelsea wants to complete the signing of Egypt winger Mohamed Salah from Basel as replacement for Mata.

United are believed to have paid 37 million pounds for the player who netted 33 goals in 133 games for Chelsea.

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