Juan Mata could be returning back to Valencia

Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata in Champions League action

25 year-old out-of-favour midfielder Juan Mata could be heading towards a Chelsea exit this January as his ex-team Valencia are reported to be interested in re-signing the Spaniard. Although quite a number of Premier League teams seem interested in Mata's signature, Valencia are the favourites to seal the deal. The Metro reports: “Valencia are lining up an ambitious move to re-sign Juan Mata from Chelsea during the January transfer window. Mata, who moved to Chelsea from Valencia in 2011, has been relegated down the pecking order by new Blues boss Jose Mourinho and is considering his future. Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United and Real Madrid are among the sides who are keeping tabs on Mata’s situation ahead of the new year.”