Juan Mata offered mega-money transfer to join former Man Utd team-mate Odion Ighalo at Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal

JUAN MATA has been offered an £8.5million-a-year jackpot to swap Manchester United for the Middle East.

The Spain midfielder is ending his eight-year Old Trafford stay with his contract expiring at the end of the month.

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Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal have now reportedly offered Mata £8.5m a season to join them.

The Riyadh club currently numbers ex-United and Watford striker Odion Ighalo in their ranks.

And former West Brom winger Matheus Pereira is there too.

Mata, 34, is thought to be tempted despite interest from several Spanish clubs.

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Real Sociedad, Sevilla and Real Betis are all keen to land the former Chelsea ace.

Turkish club Adana Demirspor have also declared their eagerness to land the 41-cap international.

Mata could yet be tempted to remain in England if another Premier League club comes in for him.

But the prospect of a gigantic payday in the Saudi Professional League could yet lure him to Al-Hilal.

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Managed by Argentine Ramon Diaz, they have won 64 trophies - including a record four Asian Champions League titles and 17 domestic crowns.

Mata has made 285 United appearances, scoring 51 goals and winning the Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup.

He previously helped Chelsea to Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup success.