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The Spanish press are reporting that Chelsea have made Valencia a big-money offer for their highly-prized Spanish international forward David Villa.
The 25-year-old has established himself as one of the continent's most prolific strikers in recent seasons and is enjoying another fine campaign for Valencia.
He joined the Che in the summer of 2005 after a successful spell at Zaragoza and has proved a revelation at the Mestalla.
He already has 15 goals to his credit this term and underlined his class with a superlative 30-yard free-kick in the 2-2 UEFA Champions League draw with Internazionale on Wednesday.
His form has alerted a host of Europe's top clubs, but it is Chelsea who appear most determined to test Valencia's resolve to keep hold of him.
Valencian sports newspaper 'Superdeporte' insists that the Londoners' director of sport Frank Arnesen made contact with Valencia this week to submit a €70million (£45million) offer.
While he was rebuffed, Chelsea are expected to maintain their interest in a player they see as an ideal candidate to bolster their relatively threadbare striking stable.
Villa himself, who has always expressed his happiness to stay at Valencia, has admitted his satisfaction at being on Chelsea's radar.
"It is always flattering to know that a club of that level is following me," Villa stated.
"We all want to beat the likes of Barcelona and Inter because the result is news like this appearing."
However, the Spaniards remain adamant they will not consider his sale, unless his release clause of €126million (£85million) is met.
"David is not for sale because we need him," stated Che president Juan Soler.
"Valencia will only accept if his release clause is met and I warn clubs that are interested in him."
The 25-year-old has established himself as one of the continent's most prolific strikers in recent seasons and is enjoying another fine campaign for Valencia.
He joined the Che in the summer of 2005 after a successful spell at Zaragoza and has proved a revelation at the Mestalla.
He already has 15 goals to his credit this term and underlined his class with a superlative 30-yard free-kick in the 2-2 UEFA Champions League draw with Internazionale on Wednesday.
His form has alerted a host of Europe's top clubs, but it is Chelsea who appear most determined to test Valencia's resolve to keep hold of him.
Valencian sports newspaper 'Superdeporte' insists that the Londoners' director of sport Frank Arnesen made contact with Valencia this week to submit a €70million (£45million) offer.
While he was rebuffed, Chelsea are expected to maintain their interest in a player they see as an ideal candidate to bolster their relatively threadbare striking stable.
Villa himself, who has always expressed his happiness to stay at Valencia, has admitted his satisfaction at being on Chelsea's radar.
"It is always flattering to know that a club of that level is following me," Villa stated.
"We all want to beat the likes of Barcelona and Inter because the result is news like this appearing."
However, the Spaniards remain adamant they will not consider his sale, unless his release clause of €126million (£85million) is met.
"David is not for sale because we need him," stated Che president Juan Soler.
"Valencia will only accept if his release clause is met and I warn clubs that are interested in him."
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