{"id":442375,"date":"2019-05-22T18:37:17","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T22:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=442375"},"modified":"2019-05-22T18:37:17","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T22:37:17","slug":"ftn-latest-mata-longstaff-cahill-mcburnie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/05\/22\/ftn-latest-mata-longstaff-cahill-mcburnie\/","title":{"rendered":"FTN: Latest on Juan Mata, Longstaff and Cahill"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last Word on Football’s Football Transfer News looks at the latest transfer rumours from the Premier League. Today, we look at a possible destination for out-of-contract Juan Mata<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Latest on Juan Mata, Longstaff, And Cahill<\/h1>\n

Out-of-Contract Juan Mata to Join Newcastle?<\/h2>\n

Newcastle United<\/a> manager Rafa Benitez is reportedly keen to sign midfielder Juan Mata this summer, according to David Coverdale of The Sun<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mata is out of contract at Manchester United<\/a> this summer. As a result, he will be available to leave Old Trafford on a free transfer. Benitez previously worked with Mata during his spell at Chelsea.<\/a> However, a deal could depend on whether Benitez remains at St James’ Park.<\/p>\n

The Spaniard scored five goals and registered just two assists for Manchester United this season.<\/p>\n

A Move in the Opposite Direction For Longstaff?<\/h2>\n

Manchester United could also be about to raid Newcastle for the signing of Sean Longstaff<\/a>. John Percy of The Telegraph<\/a> is reporting that a bid could be imminent for the 21-year-old.<\/p>\n

Longstaff impressed during his 12 appearances for Newcastle this season. However, he, unfortunately, suffered a knee injury in March that ruled him out for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n

Interest in Longstaff perhaps signals a change in transfer policy at Manchester United. They have also been linked<\/a> with a move for Swansea City<\/a> midfielder Dan James<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A Deal For Cahill Depending on Promotion?<\/h2>\n

According to Dave Armitage of The Mirror<\/a>, if Derby County seal promotion by beating Aston Villa in the play-off final then they will look to sign Gary Cahill<\/a> on a free transfer.<\/p>\n

Cahill, 33, is a free agent after Chelsea opted to not renew his contract. He fell out of favour with boss Maurizio Sarri and subsequently his seven-year stay at Stamford Bridge has come to an end.<\/p>\n

However, any deal for the centre-back will depend entirely on whether Derby can clinch promotion back to the Premier League.<\/p>\n

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