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Originally Posted by Dellas
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Chelsea Tracking €30m Villa
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A report in this morning's Sun claims Chelsea have reignited their interest in Spanish striker David Villa and are willing to part with as much as €30m to bring him to Stamford Bridge this summer.
Despite the fact that the Blues are only three points off the top of the Premier League and find themselves in the semi-finals of the Champions League for the fourth time in five years, massive changes are expected at Chelsea this summer.
Striker Substitutions
Whether there is a change of manager remains to be seen, but up front expensive flop Andriy Shevchenko seems certain to return to Italy, with Didier Drogba also likely to quit the club for either Serie A or La Liga.
Claudio Pizarro could also be on his way, but Chelsea bosses have highlighted Valencia striker David Villa as the man they want to partner Nicolas Anelka next season. The Sun report that the Stamford Bridge outfit have already been in contact with 26-year-old Villa's representatives, citing the player's keenness to play in the Premier League.
Succeed Where Mourinho Failed?
Villa was linked with a move to England - and Chelsea - two seasons ago when José Mourinho targeted him only for Valencia to refuse to do a deal. But things have changed now at the Spanish club, which after a troubled season finds itself in 14th spot in the league. With no chance of Champions League football next season many of the higher profile stars may want out of the club, while Valencia themselves may be willing to take the cash to start anew.
Villa has been in consistent form this season despite Valencia's woes and recently came off the bench to hit the winning goal in Spain's friendly triumph over Italy.
Goal.com
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Goal.com - Valencia - Chelsea Tracking €30m Villa
Chelsea probably have Drogba and Sheva leaving and possibly Pizza too so a new striker is a priority and I think they can do no better for the price and quality than David Villa. He's better than Torres when both on form and will probably want to leave Valencia after this dreadful season so I think it's a must that Chelsea go for him and beating Madrid for his signature.