Rumor round-up: Juan Mata option, Todibo transfer, Malcom choices

Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesJuan Mata option rejected

Juan Mata’s agents were in Barcelona to offer the player on a free transfer next summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. The midfielder plays for Manchester United and some would see him as a cheap alternative if Philippe Coutinho left. The Brazilian is being linked with many clubs, the most recent one being Chelsea. However, the report goes on to say that Barcelona feel Coutinho will regain his form and for the moment the plan is to stick with him.

Todibo transfer hurried

Barça are keen on speeding up Jean-Clair Todibo’s transfer from Toulouse. The player has already agreed to join the Catalans next summer on a free transfer, but that…