Is Juan Mata headed to PSG?

Juan Mata does not seem to have the backing of Jose Mourinho (Getty Images)

Rumours are afloat that Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with Chelsea‘s 25-year-old midfielder Juan Mata tonight with a view to a move to the French capital, report L’Equipe on their website. BBC Sport have also carried the story and there looks to be some element of truth to it.

France football writer Matt Spiro mentioned: “PSG are hoping to open talks with Juan Mata with a view to a move to the French capital, report L’Equipe on their website. They also suggest the French champions have not yet given hope of signing Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil, although Arsenal are favourites to sign the German.

With the Gunners leading the run for signing German playmaker Mesut Ozil for a reported 42.5 million pounds, is Juan Mata now French bound?

The Spanish international has been the Player of the Year for Chelsea in the two seasons since his arrival, but has fallen behind in the pecking order under new manager Jose Mourinho. Mata has not featured much for the Blues, starting only one of the three games that they have played.