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Originally Posted by NBC
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Chelsea have come out publicly and stated it was a cash only offer, no player exchange.
Mata and Luiz have both been mentioned in transfer rumours lately - Luiz to Barcelona, as a ball-playing defender fits their style, Mata just out in general as he apparently does not fit with Mourinho's system (unless he is played wide). My guess is they were lumped on as a rumour. I can't see Mata being moved to a rival, nor Luiz.
Also Jose is adding fuel to the fire - Rooney or bust -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23350316
Could just be posturing, but it does 2 things:
Puts the heat on United, if nothing else, mind games
Reassures the squad he is not looking to find replacements for them (unless your name is Fernando Torres, whom Rooney would arguably replace)