Valencia striker David Villa is reported to have snubbed
overtures from Tottenham as he holds out for a move to Real
Madrid.
Villa looks set to leave La Mestalla in the summer after a
disappointing campaign for Valencia.
The Spanish international is expected to be offloaded as Los Che
look to ease their financial problems after missing out on
qualification for next season's Champions League.
Reports in Spain have suggested Spurs made an enquiry for Villa
only for the player to decline their interest.
Villa is believed to have set his heart on a move to Valencia's
La Liga rivals Real Madrid, with the Spanish champions keen on
luring the forward to the Bernabeu.
Real are thought to be ready to offer Julio Baptista in
part-exchange in an attempt to persuade Valencia to do business for
their prize asset.
Villa's agent Jose Luis Tamargo admits there are a number of
clubs chasing the striker, but says Valencia will make the final
decision on the player's future.
"There are many clubs interested in Villa, but Valencia decides
his future," Tamargo told Marca.
Valencia sporting director Juan Sanchez has revealed he plans to
meet with Tamargo to discuss Villa's situation and he insists the
club have received no offer for the former Real Zaragoza
attacker.
"We have not received any concrete offer for Villa," said
Sanchez.
"His agent has told us he has to discuss some issues with us but
we have not had that meeting yet.
"Today Villa's price has not changed: his buy-out clause remains
€130million (£100million)."
