Arsenal rival Barcelona for transfer of ideal Aaron Ramsey replacement from Premier League rivals
Arsenal rival Barcelona for transfer of ideal Aaron Ramsey replacement from Premier League rivals

Arsenal rival Barcelona for transfer of ideal Aaron Ramsey replacement from Premier League rivals

Arsenal are reportedly among the clubs interested in a potential transfer swoop for Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata.

The Spaniard is nearing the end of his contract at Old Trafford and it seems a number of top clubs are on alert, including the likes of Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, according to the Daily Mirror.

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The Mirror also link Arsenal as potential suitors, which makes sense given the current situation with Aaron Ramsey, who is going to be out of contract at the end of the season.

The Independent have even claimed Ramsey could leave for Juventus earlier if the Gunners can land a replacement this January.

With Mata, however, a move may have to wait until the summer as United will surely resist selling a key first-team player to a major top four rival.

Juan Mata in action for Manchester United