Barça eyes Mata

According to British newspaper 'The Daily Mirror', Barcelona has set its sights on Juan Mata. The Chelsea midfielder could end up at Camp Nou after Mourinho gives the nod for his leaving the English team.

The tabloid reports that the Catalan club needs funds after shelling out for Neymar, and could be looking to sell Alexis Sánchez, Cesc Fàbregas, Tello and Thiago Alcántara. Mata would come in to fill the gap left by those players.

The footballer, however, has always expressed his intention to stay at the London club. There is no reason why José Mourinho's arrival on the Chelsea bench should change the player's mind on that score, although rumours suggest that the Portuguese coach does not want the Spanish star in his team.