Newcastle 'join Barcelona in race to sign Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata' with Rafa Benitez hoping to sign the Spaniard on a free transfer Newcastle are eyeing up a move for Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata Barcelona are also monitoring the 31-year-old who is out of contract this summer Should Rafa Benitez stay at St James' Park, he will hope for a reunion with Mata Benitez coached Mata at Chelsea but his age may be a problem for Toon chiefs
By Sam Mcevoy For Mailonline
Published: 23:26 BST, 21 May 2019 | Updated: 23:26 BST, 21 May 2019
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Rafa Benitez wants Newcastle to join the race to sign Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata – who is out of contract this summer.
Benitez's future at St James' Park is also up in the air but he will push for a move should he stay on beyond the summer.
Barcelona are also looking at making a move for Mata during the transfer window should he not renew his deal at Old Trafford but Benitez is keen on a reunion with the
