Valencia reject Arsenal’s bid for Mata

Juan Mata is expecting Arsenal to return with a fresh offer for him, despite Valencia bluntly turning down the Gunners’ previous offer.

The player’s father and agent Juan Manuel Mata Rodriguez has revealed the Spanish side simply declined the north Londoner’s offer, but has revealed that the 23-year-old midfielder remains hopeful he will be on his way this summer, according to the ‘Daily Mail’.

However, Mata’s destination is far from sealed yet.

“Valencia simply rejected their offer. After some hesitation they answered ‘no’ to the Gunners’ offer.
 
“So my son remains a Valencia player, for now. But I don’t think it’s their last offer,” Rodriguez told calciomercato.
 
Mata has been widely linked with a move to the Premier League this summer with north London rivals Spurs and Arsenal reportedly leading the chase.

Italian giants Inter Milan are also expected to make a counter-offer.
 
The winger’s father added: “There are several offers for Mata and I think that Arsenal will come forward again. The situation is still evolving.
 
“Are Inter Milan one of the interested teams? I know my son holds Milan in high esteem. We’ll see if Inter will come forward directly.”
 

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