Chelsea, Man City and United on red alert as Valencia agree to sell Villa

Published: 23 Mar 2010 - 12:00:58

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Chelsea, Man City and United on red alert as Valencia agree to sell Villa

Valencia have agreed to sell their star striker David Villa. The debt-ridden Spanish outfit are believed to want £50million for both Villa and midfielder David Silva. Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester City have all been linked with the player, while Real Madrid and Barcelona are also likely to make a summer bid. Bound for England? Villa in action for Valencia against Almeria on Sunday But if a bidding war takes place between the Premier League's richest clubs, the asking price for Villa alone may rise to £40m. Newspaper reports at the weekend suggested United were ready to splash the cash on the player, but the Sun report that Chelsea and City would be the likeliest destinations for the Spain international. Villa said: 'For now my head is in Valencia and the World Cup. 'After South Africa I will decide what's best. My final decision won't be based solely on money.' Manchester United linked with huge £35m summer bid for Valencia star VillaRobinho warns wonderkid Neymar to avoid joining Man City or ChelseaCHELSEA FC