Valencia owner Peter Lim wants to sign Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata.

Plaza Deportiva says talks took place in England last Saturday.

It's suggested Lim thinks it's unlikely the La Liga side can afford to sign Mata on a permanent deal.

But a loan move back to his former club could be on the cards if United agree to pay a hefty chunk of his wages.

Mata did feature last week against Bournemouth - and bagged a goal - but his place in the starting line-up is in doubt following Paul Pogba's arrival at the club.

Chelsea signed Mata from Valencia for £23.5m in 2011.