Liverpool is planning a summer move for Valencia winger Juan Mata.
Reports in Spain suggest that both the Reds and Manchester City have expressed their interest in Mata in recent weeks, as have Premier League champions-elect, Manchester United with Valencia's ongoing financial woes threatening to force the sale of the 23-year-old.
Valencia currently occupy La Liga's third Champions League qualification place but debts of €500million (£439.5M) could see one key player at the Mestalla sold during the close season.
Leading Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague understands that 'Los Che' are willing to sell the highly-rated Mata if an offer in the region of €25million (£21.9M) and €30million (£26.3M) is received for the wide midfielder.
Liverpool and City remain the favourites in their pursuit of Mata but despite the lure of Champions League football, Roberto Mancini's side appears an unrealistic option with compatriot David Silva currently occupying the left-wing role at the City of Manchester Stadium.
Real Sociedad's Antoine Griezmann is being tracked by Liverpool as an alternative option. Coincidentally, Valencia have lined up the French winger as Mata's replacement should he leave.
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