Source: Daily_Mail
Mata's contract dispute pushes winger closer to £16.5m Liverpool move
Valencia winger Juan Mata has revealed Rafa Benitez's interest in signing him while the player's father has hinted at problems within the Spanish club that could push Mata towards a £16.5million move to Liverpool.[LNB]Mata is in sensational form in Spain's La Liga but Valencia's financial problems mean the club could be forced to accept an offer for the 21-year-old midfielder, according to The Sun.[LNB]Although the player in under contract until 2012, he is only earning around £10,000-a-week. Valencia have offered improved terms but the deal was not to the liking of Mata or his father, Juan Snr.[LNB] Money Matas: Juan Mata (left) could leave Valencia in search of higher wages[LNB]The player's father, also his agent, said: 'We want Valencia to recognise the kid's true quality, and it's not only a matter of money.'[LNB]Juan Jnr added: 'This matter is all down to the club and my agent.Benitez is a big coach but I just want to concentrate on my gamewithout any distractions.'[LNB]Benitez's interest in Mata could spell the end of unfancied forward Ryan Babel's Anfield career.[LNB] Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez in frame to replace Manuel Pellegrini at Real MadridAquilani debut cheers Benitez after Carling Cup exit at ArsenalVIDEO: See Liverpool legend Jan Molby's mythical 'lost goal' against Manchester United for first time in 25 yearsLIVERPOOL FC
