Barcelona interested in David Silva

Valencia’s financial conditions have been the source of their discomfort since the end of Euro 2008 and more so the future of their star players in David Villa and David Silva. After stating vehemently and categorically that both players will not be leaving the club; news reports have indicated that transfer talks between Barcelona and Valencia are at an advanced stage for David Silva.

With Valencia holding fast to their decision to keep David Villa and with the player’s agent stating that Villa and Valencia are in the process of negotiating a new deal it is becoming more and more likely that David Villa with not be leaving the club.

However, this may have paved the way for Barcelona to acquire David Silva. Rumors have stated that both clubs are in the process of finalizing the terms and conditions necessary for the player to make a move to the Nou Camp.

It is believed that for the player to make a move to the Nou Camp it will take somewhere in the range of €30 million and rumors have indicated that Barcelona have made a €25 million bid for the player. What will happen as we watch for further developments.

Silva to Roma; all lies!

If you’re into soap operas, then the recent reports coming out of Spain will intrigue you. Ernesto Bronzetti, has blasted reports in Spain linking David Silva to both Roma and Barcelona as a load of “lies”. A report was released stating that the Valencia and Roma are at an advanced stage in their transfer talks for the midfielder. It is said that Roma would to pay €25m for the player; this would help Valencia to alleviate some of their financial strains.

However, Bronzetti has refuted the reports and accused the Spanish media of lying. He stated that “It’s a colossal lie because Silva will be moving to Barcelona, they are dealing for him.” He further stated that Brazilian “Baptista? He is one of the candidates to wear the Roma jersey but first Real Madrid need to sort out the Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Van der Vaart saga.

“Roma are likely to sign two players.” But with Luciano Spalletti failing to lure players to the Olimpico, it remains to be seen who those players will be.

Villa And Silva going nowhere

Valencia stopper, Raul Albiol, admits that both David Villa and David Silva have no intention of leaving Valencia despite reports suggesting that both players will be leaving the club. Clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan have reportedly stated their interest in the players and with the club’s current financial situations; a sale of both top players would alleviate some of their financial burdens.

Albiol stated that “Both Villa and Silva are tranquil and they have every ambition to stay here and succeed for many years to come.”

“We want them to stay and I think they want to remain as well. They are happy here at Valencia and I strongly believe they will be here next term also.

“Everyone is happy here and we have big ambitions for the coming season. We want to win and enjoy a great campaign.” Valencia are hoping to improve on last season’s performance in La Liga and will be hoping they can challenge for some silverware this season.

Madrid considers a €40m bid for Villa

La Liga champions Real Madrid are currently considering a mega bid for Valencia and Spanish striker David Villa, however in order for the club to consider selling the player; the offer must be in the region of €40m. Valencia looked set to keep hold of their of their Euro 2008 winning pair in David Villa and David Silva and made assurances to both players for new contracts.

However, Valencia is said to be experiencing a serious financial crisis and must sell one of their big names in order to ease their financial burden. Valencia’s majority shareholder Juan Soler has stated that “We cannot assure people that we will not have to sell one of our stars.”

Los Merengues’ pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo is seeing president Ramón Calderón lose supporters and now he is eager to sign a high profile player to win back their support and Villa could be the answer.

Valencia forced to sell Villa or Silva?

Spanish based journalist Graham Hunter has disclosed that Valencia have to sell winning Euro 2008 striker and midfielder David Villa or David Silva. This is due to financial problems facing the club.

Hunter disclosed that “Valencia, the club that Rafa knows so well, are €360 million in debt, without the way of getting out of debt that they were relying on,” said Hunter “They’re selling the stadium, they’ve invested money in players that’s gone really, really badly and they were counting on their insurance policy. “They do need to sell players. Either Silva or Villa need to go this summer in order to clear the debt.

“Valencia are not sustainable in their current position and as such, if there’s a deal in the offing – whether it’s Silva or Villa I don’t know – there needs to be a sale.”