The former Chelsea player has also previously been linked in a possible swap deal for Roma star Kevin Strootman.
However, Mata's storming start to the season has convinced Van Gaal that he is worth keeping despite the arrivals of Angel Di Maria, Radamel Falcao and Ander Herrera
According to reports in Spain, Juventus have now switched their attention from Mata to Barcelona wing-wizard Pedro.
That is likely to come as a blow to Arsenal and Liverpool who are keeping tabs on the Spaniard ahead of possible January moves.
Pedro has a buyout clause worth £120m in his contract with the Catalan club but he is considering his future as he is unhappy at the lack of game time he is receiving under new Barca coach Luis Enrique.
He has just two years left on his current deal and could go for a fee nearer £15m with Enrique promoting young attacking stars Munir El Haddadi and Rafinha
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