I saw some matches of Utd. this season, but Mata isn't te worldclass player some saying. He is too inconsistent, his matches are a four or a nine. He hasn't the work-ethic of for example Oscar and do maximal 3-5 really impressive things in a match. Juan Mata is a good player but he doesn't defend and that is really important for our tactics. I like him but i will not pay more than 15-20 million, and 20 is the maximum.
I think we need a hardworking attacking midfielder. With Dybala, Pogba, Marchisio and even Morata (!) we have enough creativity to play our style of football. If we play like Barcelona or Bayern Munchen we need more creative players, but I see Juve more as a team like Atletico Madrid, Dortmund (if we talks about tactics etc.)
Hardworking attacking midfielders who are in our reach:
- Saponara
- Alex Texeira
- Di Maria, but looks unreachable atm
- Oscar
- Banega (?)
talents: Praet, Oliver Torres
And than is the question: will these players better than Pereyra as AM, if yes are the worth that amount of money?
I think only Texeira and Di Maria will be a big upgrade, Saponara will be good too if you can get him for low fee max 15 million.