4 reasons why Barcelona should sign Juan Mata

#2 Makes sense for United as they are looking to sign a right winger

You cannot hate Juan Mata, can you?

Last season, Mata made 28 appearances for United in the Premier League, but he's been substituted on five times and substituted off 17 times, making only six 90 minutes appearances for the Red Devils. Jose Mourinho has used him as an inverted winger on the right wing who'll drift inside using his stronger foot which is not a role best suited for him.

Mata played as a no.10 for both Valencia and Chelsea having created and scored more goals in the position behind the striker. United have too many players occupying that role.

ON THIS TRANSFER DAY: In 2014 Juan Mata joined Man United from Chelsea for a then club record fee of £37.1 million. Since then in the Premier League:130 games215 chances created93 take-ons completed19 assists30 goalsAnd he's started the Common Goal charity. pic.twitter.com/3ukxyJmQHS

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 25, 2018

Mata, who has a year left to run out of his contract at Old Trafford, having not signed a new one is no longer a part of Mourinho's plan. United could splash the amount received for Mata for a new addition on the right-flank as they've been struggling in that department for a very long time.