Silva and Villa ready to move
by Ben Blackmore, 13 May 2008
Valencia stars David Villa and David Silva have revealed they are prepared to leave El Mestalla this summer if the club accepts bids from chasing clubs.
Valencia have endured a nightmare season that has seen two coaches sacked, an early exit from the Champions League, and a near-fatal flirtation with relegation.
The likes of Villa and Silva know they cannot play Champions League football at El Mestalla next season, and with the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid hovering – the temptation to move is huge.
Villa would be a huge target of all Premier League teams and, having previously stated a desire to play Arsenal’s football – or alongside Liverpool’s Fernando Torres, news of his willingness to move will put Messrs Wenger and Benitez on red alert.
"The players, we are at the disposal of the club,” Villa was quoted as saying in Marca.
"If the best thing for the club is to collect money and to transfer, I accept it, and I will do it.
“But I am also contented and I will accept whatever the club must do for next season."
Valencia’s financial pressures are gathering with a new stadium on the way, and Silva admits he may be forced out of the club too.
"I am settled in Valencia but, in soccer, you never know what can happen and I am at the disposal of the club.
“My future will be what is best for Valencia.”