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Juan Mata's Chelsea future to be tested by approach from Paris Saint-Germain in January transfer window

Manchester United, Inter Milan and Napoli are also interested in Chelsea's Juan Mata but PSG are most likely to make sort of offer in excess of £35 million to interest London club

Paris Saint-Germain are likely to test Chelsea's resolve with a large offer for Juan Mata in the January transfer window
Paris Saint-Germain are likely to test Chelsea's resolve with a large offer for Juan Mata in the January transfer window Credit: Photo: AFP

Juan Mata's future at Chelsea will almost certainly be tested by Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window and the London club's attitude will be shaped by the player's wishes.

Mourinho said on Monday that the club had an “open door” should Mata wish to hold talks about leaving but stressed that he remained part of his plans.

There has been no fresh bid from PSG, although they are likely to explore the possibility of agreeing a deal this month. Napoli, Inter Milan and Manchester United are also interested.

PSG need and are looking for a playmaker. They would also have the funds to make the sort of offer - in excess of £35 million - that would be seriously considered by Chelsea.

Chelsea’s players had the day off on Thursday but it is understood that Mata’s representatives have attempted to clarify the situation on Wednesday following Mourinho’s remarks.

Mata made a visible show of his frustration when he was substituted after 53 minutes of the game at Southampton, which Chelsea won 3-0.