Mata lined up for Juventus move

Serie A giants Juventus are believed to be planning a January move for Manchester United’s Juan Mata.

The Spaniard only moved to Old Trafford nine months ago in a £37m switch from Chelsea, but has struggled to replicate the form which saw him crowned Blues’ Player of the Year in 2012 and 2013.

Torres and Mata score as Spain win at last

Even Fernando Torres managed to get in on the act as former world champions Spain ended their World Cup campaign on a winning note against hapless Australia.

The Chelsea striker kept a level head as his team sprang the Socceroos offside trap, allowing him to poke the ball under the keeper, although the total lack of any celebration suggested the goal did not bring a huge amount of consolation after the team’s previous failings.

Manchester United set to sacrifice Mata to land Schweinsteiger

Juan Mata’s Manchester United career could be over virtually before it has begun with new manager Louis Van Gaal prepared to allow the midfielder to join Barcelona.

The Dutchman is keen to sign Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, who he knows well from his spell as manager of Bayern Munich, and that is set to leave 26-year-old Mata out in the cold.