Villa to snub Spurs for Real

Striker set for talks over his future

By Francisco Acedo   Last updated: 2nd May 2008

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Valencia striker David Villa is reported to have snubbed overtures from Tottenham as he holds out for a move to Real Madrid.

Villa looks set to leave La Mestalla in the summer after a disappointing campaign for Valencia.

The Spanish international is expected to be offloaded as Valencia look to ease their financial problems after missing out on qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League.

Reports in Spain have suggested Tottenham made an enquiry for Villa only for the player to decline their interest.

Villa is believed to have set his heart on a move to Valencia's La Liga rivals Real Madrid with the Spanish champions keen on bringing the forward to El Santiago Bernabeu.

Real are thought to be ready to offer Julio Baptista in part-exchange in an attempt to persuade Valencia to do business for their prize asset.

Villa's agent Jose Luis Tamargo admits there are a number of clubs chasing the striker, but says Valencia will make the final decision on the player's future.

"There are many clubs interested in Villa, but Valencia decides his future," Tamargo told Marca.

Valencia sporting director Juan Sanchez has revealed he plans to meet with Tamargo to discuss Villa's situation and he insists the club have received no offer for the former Real Zaragoza attacker.

"We have not received any concrete offer for Villa," said Sanchez.

"His agent has told us he has to discuss some issues with us but we have not had that meeting yet.

"Today Villa's price has not changed: his buy-out clause remains €130million (£100million)."