Less than 24 hours after Manchester United's Capital One Cup penalty shootout defeat to Sunderland, speculation is rife surrounding Juan Mata's imminent arrival at Old Trafford in a deal thought to be worth around £37 million. While we wait for Mata's helicopter to dramatically touch down at Carrington like a Spanish James Bond into the arms of his new lover, we take a look at how Twitter has reacted to the news.
Exciting to think how many goals Mata could score in the Championship
— Frankie Boyle (@frankieboyle) January 22, 2014
EXCLUSIVE PHOTO: Juan Mata in helicopter on way to Old Trafford. pic.twitter.com/YpKY3OX7d8
— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) January 23, 2014
Juan Mata's proposed move to Manchester United is off - he wasn't able to sign a contract because of all the terrible pens at Old Trafford.
— Bobbie Goulding (@Goulding7) January 23, 2014
Juan Mata spotted on M6..... pic.twitter.com/XZIxAm2QbH
— Lee Taylor (@mcfcman66) January 22, 2014
Sat next to him on my last visit to the Bridge. Was it something I said? #CFC #Mata pic.twitter.com/kmtPL2lS2x
— Jo Tomlin (@JoTomlin) January 23, 2014
BREAKING NEWS: The helicopter in which Juan Mata wad taken down by Phil Jones penalty.
— Shyam (@Santi_Classorla) January 23, 2014
Arsene Wenger: "I am surprised. Juan Mata is a great player and they sell a great player to a direct opponent." pic.twitter.com/hrY8mudlQ4
— Mr.Darkside ® (@unitedforlife1) January 23, 2014
Juan Mata spotted with Wayne Rooney! pic.twitter.com/HTeP3bfnFs
— Tips Out For TheLads (@TipsOutForLads) January 23, 2014
BREAKING: Juan Mata has signed for Manchester United! First picture of him with the #MUFC shirt! pic.twitter.com/tkB157iT9j
— Johnny Quid (@JulyTeeMUFC) January 22, 2014
Concerns raised as #Mata helicopter pilot announced. pic.twitter.com/OZrUHpqI8S
— Mike Wyeth (@99redmanmike) January 23, 2014
BREAKING: Juan Mata has officially handed in a transfer request at Manchester United.
— BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) January 22, 2014
Juan more mata joke and I swear
— Gary Field (@GaryField_) January 22, 2014
