Could Juan Mata be on his way out?

No one is ever safe at a big club like Manchester United, but this one even is a shock for us. We have seen this guy linked with a few teams in the past, and when Jose Mourinho took over, we thought this guy was the first for the chop.

Wayne Rooney has already been shown the door in Mourinho's new-look United, which means that no one is safe. In Mourinho's first year, he managed to win three trophies, which means the pressure is bigger than ever to perform well for him this year.

Juan Mata leaving Manchester United?

Juan Mata has been a great servant for his Premier League teams in the past. He has even pledged to give away a percentage of his wages to charity. But all this doesn't stop the ruthless ax of Mourinho from coming down on his head.

It has been reported that Mata will be offered in a swap deal to Inter Milan, according to Corriere dello Sport, for Joao Mario. Of course, we know that Mourinho is a big fan of fellow Portuguese Joao Mario after his country's success in the Euros.

Mario has been an impressive player for Inter Milan this year, so they will not want to let him go unless they get a pretty amazing deal in return. As part of the deal, getting Juan Mata's experience could be invaluable to the club, who are struggling to reclaim their former glory.

Is this goodbye?

After Mata's recent performances, especially in the Champions League, this could be a big blow for the Manchester United fans who already see him as a hero figure. He has not always been the first choice on the team sheet, but he has always been a willing servant when called upon.

The deal could be pushed through in January if Manchester City's dominance of the Premier League continues into January, which means United fans could be shocked to say goodbye so soon after he signed a contract extension.