Wednesday Apr 16 2008 09:20
Valencia striker David Villa has revealed that he would prefer to join
Arsenal if he makes the move to England next summer.
The 26-year-old has emerged as one of Europe's top marksmen during his time at the Mestalla, netting at the rate of a goal every other game over three seasons with Los Che.
Spain international Villa told The Sun: "I watch the Premier League a lot and the team I'm most attracted to is definitely Arsenal.
"Their brilliant one and two-touch football and the whole style of rapid counter-attack which dominates the top level of the Premier League now is the one which suits my game best of all.
"I think I'm made to succeed in England, but of course it's one thing saying it and quite another getting there and then doing it.
"The Valencia president (Agustin Morera) always told me he wouldn't sell me until summer 2008. If an offer comes in I'm hungry to test myself in England."
Villa has been linked with both Liverpool and Chelsea in the past and will be a key figure for Spain at his summer's European championship finals.
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