Valencia star: I admire Reds

Juan Mata has admitted that a move to England would appeal to him if cash-strapped Valencia were forced to sell.

"I don't know if I'll be sold, it depends on the economic situation of the club, which right now isn't so good," said Mata. 

"In the summer we have to raise a lot of money, and there is a possibility that they may have to sell players."

If such a situation arose and he had to be sold, he believes a move to the Barclays Premier League would be on the cards, and he stated his admiration for both Liverpool and Arsenal.

"In Spain they show many Barclays Premier League games on TV and it is an inspirational league," he added.

"Maybe I would like to play there. At the moment I'm here, I love living in Valencia and playing in the Spanish league, but in England the league is also top class and there are many big teams. Who knows? I admire Arsenal and the philosophy that the young players have. Liverpool, with their Spanish players - they also have an incredible squad."

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