Juan Mata: new Cantona, panic buy or Rooney replacement?

Manchester United have made a statement, but it raises as many questions as it answers

Chelsea's Juan Mata
(Image credit: Getty Images)

IS JUAN MATA the man to rescue Manchester United's season and save David Moyes's reputation? The Spanish creative midfielder is set to become United's record signing this week when he moves from Chelsea in a deal said to be worth £37m.

There will be pressure on both men's shoulders when the deal is complete. Moyes has pinned his hopes on the player and Mata must now provide the spark to turn round United's season.

Subscribe to The Week

Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/flexiimages/jacafc5zvs1692883516.jpg

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters

From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.

From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.

Sign up