Jose Mourinho Could Still Rescue Chelsea Star After Man Utd Swap Deal Response

Chelsea Boss Mourinho Could Make January Move For Juan Mata

Mourinho was said to be looking at a swap deal involving Juan Mata and Oscar before the summer transfer deadline

Then-Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, was reportedly interested in a swap deal involving Juan Mata and Oscar before the summer transfer deadline. The deal failed to materialize, but Mourinho could still make a move for Mata in January.

Mata has fallen out of favor at Manchester United under new manager Louis van Gaal and has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent weeks.

Chelsea are in need of a creative midfielder and Mata would be a good fit for the Premier League champions. He is a technically gifted player who can create chances for others and score goals himself.

If Mourinho can sign Mata, it would be a major coup for Chelsea. He is a world-class player who would add quality to the Blues' squad.

However, Manchester United are unlikely to let Mata leave on the cheap. They will demand a high transfer fee for the Spaniard, who is under contract until 2018.

Chelsea may be willing to pay a significant fee for Mata, but they will also need to offload some of their other midfielders to make room for him.

Oscar is the most likely player to leave Chelsea in order to make way for Mata. The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Juventus in recent weeks.

If Chelsea can sell Oscar and sign Mata, it would be a good deal for both clubs. Chelsea would get a world-class player to add to their squad, while Manchester United would get a player who is surplus to requirements.