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.

Eto’o stays at Barcelona

After months of uncertainty, Samuel Eto’o may not be leaving the Nou Camp after all; this decision comes in light of the Cameroonian international’s pre-season form. Coach Pep Guardiola is set to tell Samuel Eto’o that he has earned himself a place in the Barcelona squad for the new term. Eto’o who initially was not apart of the coach’s plans for “a new look” Barcelona team has earned his place due to his recent performance.

Guardiola’s decision to retain Samuel Eto’o has come at a time when Emmanuel Adebayor of Arsenal signed a contract extension with the Gunners and put an end to rumors that he would be leaving Emirates Stadium for the Nou Camp.

So with Eto’o staying at the Nou Camp, will there still be a place for Drogba or Trezeguet, who have both taken Barcelona’s interest? The answer is probably not and with Drogba seemingly staying at Chelsea and Trezeguet’s plan to end his career at Juventus; Barcelona does not seem likely to acquire either signatures and may well be advised to retain Eto’o.

Drogba to Barcelona for €25m

Barcelona will have to pay €25m if they hope to secure Didier Drogba’s signature away from Chelsea after the striker made it clear that he wanted to leave the Premier League club. Barcelona will be looking to step up their pursuit of the Ivorian striker as a replacement for the departing Samuel Eto’o.

Chelsea through newly appointed coach Luiz Felipe Scholari has stated that they want the striker to stay and will only agree to a transfer if a suitable replacement is found. On the other hand Drogba has wanted to leave Stamford Bridge since the departure of Jose Mourinho who is now the coach of Inter Milan, so much so that the player has agreed to sign a three year contract at the Nou Camp.

The 30 year old striker has stated that he wishes to play in either Italy or Spain before his career comes to an end and has take Barcelona’s timely interest as a catalyst for leaving the club and to put the cherry on top; his absence from Chelsea’s tour of the Far East.

Drogba agrees to Barcelona terms

Didier Drogba could be on the verge of a move to Barcelona after agreeing to the terms the club put forward to lure him to the Nou Camp. The Ivorian striker is said to be unsettled at Stamford Bridge sice the departure of Jose Mourinho and could well join Barcelona in the next ten days.

The striker pulled out of Chelsea’s pre-season tour with an injury and while negotiations continue; Barcelona are set to make a serious bid for the player. Club owner Roman Abramovich and club manager Luiz Felipe Scholari has stated their unwillingness to let the player leave but as it appears the player is unhappy at the Bridge; a departure could be inevitable.

Inter set to launch a bid for Eto’o

According to reports Inter Milan could be set to launch a transfer bid for want away Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o. The Cameroonian hitman, who has scored 89 goals in just 136 games during his time at Barca, finds himself out of coach Guardiola’s plans for the La Liga team and is adamant about leaving the club to take up a new challenge elsewhere.

The striker who has been looking highly likely to leave the Nou Camp all summer is expected back in Barcelona today to discuss his future with club officials but with only Mancini signing so far for the Nerazzurri, club president Massimo Moratti could easily finance the deal, and indeed is looking to make a big name buy this summer.

Where will Eto’o be next season? Only he can know!

Barcelona denies Robinho interest

Barcelona has dismissed reports that they are interested in Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Robinho. This comes in light of the recent reports that the club is looking to make a mega bid for the Brazilian following the departure of fellow Brazilian Ronaldinho to AC Milan.

Club director Rafael Yuste has stated that “Every player on the market is of interest to us, but Robinho is not on the market so there is nothing more to say.” Both clubs are said to have an unwritten agreement not to sign each others players. With the departure of the midfield maestro Barcelona is looking to sign a big name to the Camp Nou.

With conflicting reports coming from Spain about the Brazilian’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu and the Calderón denying that the player is unhappy at the club, one thing is for sure Robinho won’t be replacing Ronaldinho at Barcelona.

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