Arsenal's Mata bid rejected

Juan Mata's father and agent has revealed Valencia have rejected Arsenal's offer for the Spain international winger.

The 23-year-old is a man in demand as he is now into the final year of his Los Che contract, meaning he could leave for free next summer.
A host of clubs are circling for the player's signature and Arsenal are reportedly vying with the likes of Tottenham and Inter Milan for his signature.
However, it seems Arsenal will need to increase their offer for Mata if manager Arsene Wenger is to get his man before the summer transfer window closes.
Mata's father, Juan Manuel Mata Rodriguez, also says his son has great respect for Italian giants Inter Milan, although the Italian giants are yet to table an offer.

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