Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal wants to hold onto midfielder Juan Mata.

The Daily Express says Juventus are readying a lucrative offer in the region of £18million to lure Mata away from Old Trafford.

United had been expected to rid themselves of the midfield playmaker, however his resurgence in form and professionalism have made him an integral component of Louis van Gaal's squad.

And the manager will now resist all offers to cash in on Mata this month.