Leeds United have opened discussions with the camp of Juan Mata to secure a deal to keep the Spanish free agent in the Premier League after his Manchester United release this summer, according to reports in Spain.
According to Spanish news outlet AS , Leeds' sporting director Victor Orta has been in contact with Mata's father over a potential move to Elland Road for the 34-year-old midfielder. Negotiations are said to be slow at this moment in time; both parties are interested in making the deal happen.
Mata has made 277 Premier League appearances in his career, scoring 50 goals and assisting a further 64. Turkish sides Galatasaray and Besiktas are also said to be interested in the Spaniard, but Leeds are the only team to come forward with an initial offer.
