Arsenal are lining up a swoop for Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata, according to a report.
The Spain international has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer and was mooted to be part of a deal to bring Wayne Rooney to the club.
However, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has insisted that the 25-year-old is part of his plans for next season.
Despite this, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to move in with a bid should Mata and Chelsea decide to part company, reports the Daily Mail.
The midfielder scored 20 goals for the Blues in all competitions last season.
Written by
Simon Sinclair
Simon Sinclair
