It’s packed in the Football Transfer Tavern as punters celebrate the arrival of a new year and, of course, with that the opening of the winter transfer window.
One of the major topics of debate comes from a report by The Express who suggest that Inter Milan are eyeing a move for Chelsea’s Juan Mata in the current transfer window.
Mata, twice player of the year, has struggled for matches under new Blues boss Jose Mourinho and is reportedly a target for a number of top European clubs as he seeks regular football.
With Chelsea unwilling to let him join a rival Premier League outfit, the 25-year-old Spaniard is set to push behind the scenes for a move abroad in order to play regularly ahead of the World Cup.
A move to the San Siro would be attractive for Mata but if Milan are beaten to his signature they could look to north London for another possible loan target.
Spurs club record signing Erik Lamela, who has failed to shine since his £30m move from Roma, could the player Inter turn to if they miss out on Mata.
The 21-year-old is frustrated at his lack of football at White Hart Lane and could be willing to leave for more game time at the San Siro.
