Premier League: 10 Shocking Transfers That Could Happen In January
7. Juan Mata To Atletico Madrid
Juan Mata has had a truly miserable time of things since Jose Mourinho made his 'second coming' as Chelsea manager last summer. The Spain star has found himself out of the starting XI at Stamford Bridge for the majority of the season thus far, with Oscar and Eden Hazard preferred in Mourinho's midfield. Mata is set to hold crunch talks with Blues bosses later this week about his long-term future at the London club while a move to Atletico Madrid has been touted. Why would it be shocking? Twice voted 'Chelsea Player of the Year' for 201112 and 201213, Mata is a popular figure at Stamford Bridge and there are many who feel he is being ill-treated by Mourinho. One of the Blue's best players last season, supporters would be saddened to see him go.
Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.
