Manchester United back in for £35million Spain star David Villa
Saturday, October 10, 2009 @ 4:45 PM
Manchester United have revived their bid to sign Valencia's £35million-rated striker David Villa. The 27-year-old is back at the top of the club's wish list, with Sir Alex Ferguson determined to get his man.
United thought they might land Spain's star of Euro 2008 last May by matching Valencia's asking price, only for Villa to stall as he hoped to join either Real Madrid or Barcelona.
But now, with the Spanish clubs investing heavily in other strikers, United hope he can be persuaded to join them next summer.
David Villa
They have made contact with Valencia through an intermediary, and want to agree a deal ahead of the World Cup to avoid an auction.
Ferguson is also set to move for CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev if Edwin van der Sar retires. The 23-year-old, who became Russia's youngest international at 18 years and 20 days, will play for CSKA when they entertain United in the Champions League on Wednesday week.
Source: Daily Mail