Following the revelation that Spanish club Valencia may have to sell their top stars in the summer, Premier League pair Chelsea and Manchester City are being linked with a move for David Villa.
The 27-year-old striker, who is rated as one of the most clinical strikers in Europe, won the Golden Boot award at Euro 2008 after bagging four goals in the tournament.
Know as ‘El Guaje’ – ‘The Kid’ - the 5ft 9in forward has racked-up an impressive goal-scoring tally with former clubs Sporting Gijon (38 goals in 80 games) and Real Zaragoza (31 goals in 73 matches). In addition, his record with Spain is formidable - 25 goals in 42 caps.
The Tuilla-born forward is also second top-scorer in the Primera Division this season, finding the back of the net 19 times in 23 games, taking his tally for los Che to 78 goals in 119 games.
Although Valencia are thought to owe around €450 million (£400m) to the banks, it is claimed in the British tabloid The Daily Mirror that they may still demand a huge fee for David Villa.
With Manchester City reputedly prepared to spend around €112m (£100m) on Kaka in January and with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich eager to see the club continue to challenge for top-honours, the duo may well give in to Valencia's demands.
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