Source: Team_Talk
Emery fears Mata departure
Unai Emery accepts Spain forward Juan Mata could leave Valencia this summer amid reported interest from a number of Premier League sides.[LNB] Mata, 23, has been strongly linked with moves to Arsenal and Liverpool, while Manchester City and Tottenham are also reportedly tracking his availability.[LNB]Mata, who has been capped 11 times by the senior Spain side but led their Under-21s to European Championship glory earlier this summer, claims he is happy at Valencia and focused on winning trophies at the Mestalla.[LNB]But Emery admits the club may have to sell if a large enough bid is put on the table.[LNB]"Valencia has to be prepared for a footballer having to leave, either because is he is not wanted or because some big club wants to sign him," Emery told Cadena Copa.[LNB]"We want him to stay and Mata has also expressed his wish to remain at Valencia, but we know that if a big-money offer comes in from any club and it's good for both the player and the club, it could lead to his exit."
