Juan Mata's difficulties in negotiating his contract could result in a move to Liverpool

The player has revealed Pool's interest in signing him while the player's agent has hinted at problems within the Spanish club. This could result in Mata transfer for around 17 million EUR move to Liverpool.

Mata is in sensational form in Spain's La Liga but Valencia's financial problems mean the club could be forced to accept an offer for the 21-year-old midfielder, according to The Sun. Mata's contract is running out on 2012, but he is only earning around 12,000 EUR-a-week. Valencia have offered improved terms but the deal was not to the liking of Mata or his father, Juan Snr.

The player's father, also his agent, said:  'We want Valencia to recognise the kid's true quality, and it's not only a matter of money.'