David Villa's agent has denied holding negotiations with
Chelsea, but has sent out a warning to Valencia that he could be
tempted to move unless a lucrative new contract is put on the
table.
Chelsea have been linked with a move for Villa for some time, with
Roman Abramovich rumoured to be ready to pay 60million
(£40milllion) for his services this summer.
Jose Luis Tamargo has dismissed reports that The Blues are keen to
sign the Spanish international, but admits the player's name has
come up in casual conversation.
"Talk is logical, but I have never negotiated with them," Tamargo
stated on Spanish television show Rondo.
"To start with, at no time have I ever had a meeting with
Chelsea.
"I have never had a meeting with anyone about anything to do with
Villa's contract or him leaving Valencia.
"I have received no offer for Villa. The day that an offer is
received I will go straight to Valencia.
"I am not negotiating with anyone, but these are the things that
everyone is talking about."
A number of other clubs have been linked with Villa and Tamargo
believes Valencia should offer an improved contract in a bid to
keep him at the Mestalla.
The agent has challenged Valencia to decide whether they want to
make an assault on the Spanish league or whether they want to be a
selling club.
"Villa wants to stay with Valencia because he is very, very happy
there," Tamargo said.
"But, like every professional, things can be improved. His buy-out
clause is 150million. For 60million he would go nowhere, but for
70million maybe.
"He would hope for a better deal. It is possible that in England he
could earn 6million a year.
"Juventus could also afford to pay around 5million. David could be
persuaded to stay for around 6million or 7million net.
"Valencia is a club with economic limitations. It is not a Madrid,
Barca or Chelsea, or even Inter.
"Valencia are lucky to have a player like Villa. At the end of the
season they will have to decide if they want a team of stars or
whether they consider selling some for big money."
