Juan Mata could be heading for the Manchester United exit door in January, with Real Sociedad reportedly hopeful of securing a deal for the playmaker.
Mata has just six months remaining on his Old Trafford contract - with it unlikely that he'll be offered new terms for an extension.
And the Sun claim that Real Sociedad are keen to end Mata's stay at United early by persuading the Red Devils to release him as a free agent next month.
Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil believes Mata’s big-time experience can help them achieve a top-four finish this season.