Valencia are eyeing Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata.

The Daily Star says Los Che are weighing up a move to re-sign their former playmaker, who joined United from Chelsea for £37.1 million only eight months ago.

Valencia are keen on a loan deal in January with a view to a £30 million deal in the summer.

It's an intriguing situation as Valencia are owned by Singapore billionaire Peter Lim - who recently acquired a 50 per cent stake in Salford City.

And the rest of little Salford is owned by United assistant manager Ryan Giggs, Old Trafford coach Nicky Butt and another three members of the Class of 92 - Paul Scholes and Gary and Phil Neville.

Valencia have already raided Manchester to sign City striker Alvaro Negredo on loan ahead of an agreed £25 million deal in the summer.