Chelsea Join David Villa Race

CelticKing · Aug 26, 2008

Chelsea Join David Villa Race

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have another major transfer target on the agenda after Robinho. It is thought that the London side are looking to beat Real Madrid to the signature of Valencia star David Villa...

The British daily reports that, in the aftermath of Real Madrid having €47m turned down for the mercurial forward, Chelsea are planning an increased bid.

Roman Abramovich is said to be willing to offer €50m for the Spanish international in an attempt to force Valencia's hand. President Vicente Soriano has declared that the ex-Zaragoza striker is not for sale, but should a bidding war take place then he may be forced to reconsider.

Certainly this is Chelsea's thinking as they look to close the summer transfer market on a high note. Real Madrid are rumoured to be plotting an increased offer of €52m, but Chelsea would presumably be able to trump even that.

In any case Madrid and Chelsea are now locked in controversy as the Blues continue to push for the arrival of Robinho, Madrid's want-away winger. Should the blancos lose out on Villa and also experience the departure of one of their most prominent stars then the current Bernabéu hierarchy, not least president Ramón Calderón, will be under immense pressure.
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