United targets

Could Juan Mata be just one of many targets for Man United with a multi-million pound transfer budget?

JUAN MATA

Age: 25
Nationality: Spain
Club: Chelsea
Position: Attacking Midfield
Estimated Value: £40m
Alternative Targets: Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona), Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund), Cristian Rodriguez (Atletico Madrid) & Juan Sanchez Mino (Boca Juniors) Despite Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho reportedly wanting Juan Mata to stay at Stamford Bridge, the Spaniard is expected to undergo a medical at Manchester United before a £40million move at some point on Friday. It would be hoped Mata would bring some creativity to United's midfield amid their struggles this season under David Moyes. Mata, who has not been guaranteed a place in the Chelsea team because he is deemed by Mourinho to not have the correct work ethic, has also been linked with Primera Liga title contenders Atletico Madrid but United are close to settling a transfer as deadline day approaches.

MARCO REUS

Age: 24
Nationality: Germany
Club: Borussia Dortmund
Position: Attacking Midfield
Estimated Value: £40m
Alternative Targets: Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona), Everton Ribeiro (Cruzeiro), Cristian Rodriguez (Atletico Madrid) & Juan Sanchez Mino (Boca Juniors) "I have a contract with Borussia Dortmund and I am happy to be here." Not the most encouraging words to hear from a transfer target at the beginning of January but we all know anything is possible. Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus is rumoured to be top of Moyes' list of players who could solve the problem of bringing creativity and goals to Manchester United's midfield. Capable of operating in an attacking midfield role or on the wings provides the German excellent versatility but reports have emerged that his contract release clause does not become active until the summer.

LEIGHTON BAINES

Age: 29
Nationality: England
Club: Everton
Position: Left-Back
Estimated Value: £20m
Alternative Targets: Luke Shaw (Southampton) & Fabio Coentrao (Real Madrid) Leighton Baines was linked with a move from Everton to United even before Moyes himself made the switch. Moyes is almost certain to try to sign a left-back successor to the ageing Patrice Evra in January and United have also been linked with Southampton's Luke Shaw. Chelsea, though, are thought to be favourites for Shaw, which means Baines is a target for United. Despite this, there are questions regarding whether the England international would be value for money at a reported £20million for a 29-year-old who will have little resale potential. Likewise, Everton might not sell and there are rumours of a new contract. There have consequently been reports throughout January of United agreeing a deal for Real Madrid's Fabio Coentrao.

KOKE

Age: 22
Nationality: Spain
Club: Atletico Madrid
Position: Attacking Midfield
Estimated Value: £50m
Alternative Targets: Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona), Everton Ribeiro (Cruzeiro), Cristian Rodriguez (Atletico Madrid) & Juan Sanchez Mino (Boca Juniors) Described by many as the new Xavi, Atletico Madrid's Koke is alongside Reus