Juan Mata 'will listen to Liverpool transfer offer', says agent

Liverpool target Juan Manuel Mata will 'listen to all offers' after the European Under-21 Championships, according to his dad.

The Valencia winger is currently on international duty with Spain's youngsters in Denmark, and Barcelona are the latest club to have expressed an interest in the £20million-rated midfielder.

But the player's father and agent, Juan Snr, has said all transfer talks will be put on hold until after his son's Euro participation in Scandinavia.

'Until after the Euro, we won't listen to anybody. After that, we're willing to listen to all offers we receive,' said Mata.

'Interest Barcelona? From next Monday on, we'll analyze what is the best option for the future.'

The Reds held talks with Mata's representatives some time ago, but Valencia were adamant that they would not sell.

Now though, it appears their hand may be forced after Mata's agent's recent comments, and an auction will probably ensue for the 23-year-old's services.

Source: Metro

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