Atletico Madrid are reportedly leading the race to sign Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata.
Mata has made over 200 appearances for United since a 2014 move from Chelsea, but the Spaniard’s contract will expire this summer and it is thought that he will seek pastures new.
Barcelona have been strongly linked with the 30-year-old, but according to SPORT, Atletico are the frontrunners for the playmaker.
Earlier this month, Mata’s father – who is also his agent – hinted that the former Real Madrid youngster could return to La Liga for the 2019-2020 campaign.
Mata has plenty of experience in Spain’s top flight, having turned out on 129 occasions in La Liga for Valencia between 2007 and 2011 ahead of a switch to Chelsea.