Source: Daily_Mail
Real Madrid plan £22m raid for Liverpool target David Silva
Real Madrid want to wrap up a £22million deal for Valencia midfielder David Silva before the World Cup.[LNB]The Bernabeu giants want to steal a march on the 24-year-old's suitors for fear that Manchester United, Barcelona or Liverpool could renew their interest in the Spain international.[LNB]Madrid's move is also an indication that they won't follow up interest in Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas. [LNB] Winging it: Madrid look set to snare Man United and Liverpool target David Silva[LNB]Vice-captain Guti last week urged the club to sign Silva or Fabregas to replace him at the end of the season and Barcelona's strong ties to the Gunners skipper have not put off Madrid's powerbrokers.[LNB]However, Arsene Wenger insists his midfielder is not for sale, whereas Silva's cash-strapped club are in less of a position to resist bids.[LNB] Not for us: Real Madrid's move for Silva will end their interest in Cesc Fabregas[LNB]Valencia are asking for closer to £30m, but are unlikely to be able to play Madrid off against Barca - who have other targets - while interest from England has gone quiet.[LNB]Silva will be a big part of Spain's World Cup campaign and can play on either wing or as an attacking midfielder. He has scored six and provided nine assists in 33 games this season.[LNB] Messi relishing Fabregas reunion as 'Barca is in Arsenal skipper's blood'Arsenal join Man City in £10m summer pursuit for Ajax ace Van der WielBenitez agent denies talking with Juve - but Spaniard could still leaveARSENAL FC
