According to this morning's News of the World, Chelsea have edged ahead of Manchester City in the race to sign Valencia's David Silva.
Silva has been at Valencia for almost his entire career and has established himself as one of Spain's top players. In 2009/2010, the 24-year-old scored nine goals and provided ten assists in 38 appearances for financially stricken Valencia. With six goals in 33 internationals, Silva is expected to star for Spain during the World Cup.
Valencia recently sold David Villa to Barcelona for £40million, but the cash-strapped club need to offload further stars and Silva is expected to fetch a price of at least £20million.
Although Manchester City are apparently able to offer Silva a bigger salary than Chelsea, Silva is more interested in signing for Chelsea, who can offer him Champions League football next season.
Silva's agent, Amadeo Rengel said, "The option of Chelsea is the most interesting in terms of the sporting project."
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is keen to add top names to his squad, which would show the ambition of the club, despite the failure to secure Champions League football last season.
Meanwhile, Valencia president Manuel Llorente has refused to rule out a move for Silva to any club, saying candidly, "We have received calls about Silva but no concrete offers.
"Right now nothing is out of the question because we need to safeguard the future of the club."
Silva has been at Valencia for almost his entire career and has established himself as one of Spain's top players. In 2009/2010, the 24-year-old scored nine goals and provided ten assists in 38 appearances for financially stricken Valencia. With six goals in 33 internationals, Silva is expected to star for Spain during the World Cup.
Valencia recently sold David Villa to Barcelona for £40million, but the cash-strapped club need to offload further stars and Silva is expected to fetch a price of at least £20million.
Although Manchester City are apparently able to offer Silva a bigger salary than Chelsea, Silva is more interested in signing for Chelsea, who can offer him Champions League football next season.
Silva's agent, Amadeo Rengel said, "The option of Chelsea is the most interesting in terms of the sporting project."
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is keen to add top names to his squad, which would show the ambition of the club, despite the failure to secure Champions League football last season.
Meanwhile, Valencia president Manuel Llorente has refused to rule out a move for Silva to any club, saying candidly, "We have received calls about Silva but no concrete offers.
"Right now nothing is out of the question because we need to safeguard the future of the club."
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