Valencia have confirmed they have held talks with
Manchester City over the possible sale of striker David
Villa.
The Spanish giants are in dire financial straits and having
struggled to pay players’ wages, admitted last week that they may
need to cash in on star names.
Spain striker Villa is Valencia’s most saleable asset and it
would appear City are circling with intent.
When asked if Valencia had met with City to discuss Villa, Che
vice-president Fernando Gomez said: "Yes, it's true but they didn't
make us an any offer.
"The president (Vicente Soriano) asked for a significant amount
and they didn't agree."
David Silva is another player in the shop window, but Valencia
say they will not be forced into a fire sale.
"I think they are two very important players, with a lot of
quality and, if we sell them, we are not going to sell them on the
cheap," said Gomez.
He added: "I would like them both to stay. But we cannot discard
anything and any of them (the players) could leave at the end of
the season."