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Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs fight over £25m Spaniard; Man United star's frustration

More from the news and rumour mill, including Arsene Wenger's 192nd swoop since the summer. Surprise, surprise, he hasn't actually signed anyone - so much for the tabloid gossip-mongers transferring fiction into fact.

by Mark Apostolou on 10 December 2007

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Big-money names appear to be top of the agenda as January fast approaches, the latest to arrive on the tabloid back pages being Spanish striker David Villa.

According to the Valencia player’s agent, a move to the Premier League is imminent and Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs are all considering a £25m bid (The People). The impish striker has been a veritable goal machine in La Liga since he started his career at Sporting Gijon seven years ago. He is a lethal finisher who at 26 is about to reach his peak and it seems he is keen to follow fellow star striker Fernando Torres to England.

Of the three sides mentioned, it is hard to decide which of them he might join. Can Spurs really afford to fork out on another big-money signing after the cash spent by Martin Jol in the summer? Liverpool, too, look similarly cash-strapped although a pairing of both Spaniards up front would be a joy to watch. That leaves Arsenal and whilst it is true that Arsene Wenger rarely spends big, Villa is the type of player who could fit in well at the Emirates.

'A pairing of both Spaniards up front at Liverpool would be a joy to watch'

Manchester United’s industrious midfielder Owen Hargreaves is a little unhappy at present (various) and has admitted to being frustrated at his squad role at Old Trafford. The England international has started just eight games this season and has admitted to being mildly irritated, saying: "Sir Alex has proved to be the perfect manager. With the injury, he's known when to rest me and when to play me. The only disappointment has been I'd like to have played more games. Hopefully, that'll change.”

Canadian-born Hargreaves is unlikely to want to rock the boat and is simply voicing his desire to play more for the club that bought him from Bayern Munich after what seemed like an age of pleading for someone in the Premier League to sign him up. I am sure he will get more games the season wears on, not least because he is a top-quality playe. Unfortunately for him, United have a great many top-quality players to pick from.

Comments (10)

by Red Dawn on December 10, 2007

Villa,Torres is a match made in heaven and one that would suit liverpool no end.i say bring it on! And rafa if you read messages on this site do not take any notice as we think you are the best in the world,please stay forever!

by Dave on December 10, 2007

david villa would be a good signing for spurs liverpool and aresnal. if berbatov goes hopefully he doesn't villa would be a great player to replace him

by Essex_Yid on December 10, 2007

Being a spurs fan i find hard to believe that 1) Villa would come to spurs, in the interview he isad if he left he would go to a club who could win a championship..... which def rules us out!!! lol 2) WE DONT NEED ANOTHER STRIKER, especially a 25mil pund gamble - we have four strikers that we know are good enough to score in the premier league. Ramos sign us some class to play at cb, lm, and two centre mids and i'll be happy

by JimB on December 10, 2007

Would love to think that Spurs could sign David Villa but.......come on! Never going to happen. He is one of the very best strikers in Europe currently. If he is available, almost every top club will be in for him. Even if Spurs had started this season well and were challenging for a top four place, we would have little chance of signing Villa. But, given that we are at the other end of the table and struggling against relegation, we have no chance whatsoever. Besides, we have other priorities - midfield and defence.

by Danny on December 10, 2007

David Villa to Spurs! I think not, somehow. All they have going for them is that they have Ramos managing them now. I cannot see Spurs even qualifying for the UEFA cup next season, let alone the Champion's League place that Villa would demand. He would be a massively wasted talent at Spurs. I don't think Liverpool can afford him (or even if we can the *&$"%%* owners won't fork out for him). Really hope Arsenal don't snap him up, but then, he's over 24 so I can't see this happening either.

by JimB on December 10, 2007

[quote]in the interview he isad if he left he would go to a club who could win a championship...[/quote] That was Quaresma. But, yes, David Villa would not sign for Spurs.

by matt on December 10, 2007

I think you have got the wrong end of the stick with regard to Hargreaves. From what I can gather, he wasn't complaining about his role in the slightest. When he has been anywhere near fit he has started almost every game. He was just remarking on his frustration that he has had a few injuries and hasn't been available to play for a fair part of the season because of this. Hopefully he will have a better run with injuries soon, because his form has been excellent, especially when you consider the disruption.

by Spurs4Ever on December 10, 2007

Danny do you really think Villa have any chance of signing David Villa? Dont think so. Keep on getting Pompey rejects like Berger and stay mid-table where you always belong. Spurs have the money sitting there waiting to buy whoever we want, irrespective of price. Its a matter of weather we need them or not. Defoe to go, Berbatov will probably go so we will have more money to spend on one player than a sh**e club like Villa would spend in a whole season !! There is only one club in the Midlands and they are Birmingham !! Come on You SpURs

by JimB on December 10, 2007

[quote]Danny do you really think Villa have any chance of signing David Villa? Dont think so. Keep on getting Pompey rejects like Berger and stay mid-table where you always belong. Spurs have the money sitting there waiting to buy whoever we want, irrespective of price. Its a matter of weather we need them or not. Defoe to go, Berbatov will probably go so we will have more money to spend on one player than a sh**e club like Villa would spend in a whole season !! There is only one club in the Midlands and they are Birmingham !! Come on You SpURs[/quote] Silly post, mate. Firstly, you've misread. Danny is a Liverpool fan - not Aston Villa. Secondly, he only pointed out the obvious - however much money Spurs may or may not have, there is no way that David Villa will sign for us. Sad but true.

by DazzaTHFC on December 11, 2007

This is a classic case of an agent trying to link his player to clubs to get a nice fee set up, Spurs couldnt attract Villa or even need him for that matter if you ask me id rather have Berba anyday! plus we are lacking in MF and espesially in Defence! so I think that takes priority. Arsenal Dont need Villa and in all honesty its not really Wengers style to go spend 25-30million on one player, I cant see Liverpool making any bid although Torres/Villa would be a scary pairing for any defence! The only place I can see him going here is Chelsea but thats only my opinion... Id like to see Spurs try and Re-sign Carrick with the arrival of Hargreeves Carrick has become quite a fringe player at Old Trafford, and I personally feel that we took two steps back the day we sold him, Id love to see Matty Taylor sign we also need an expirienced Defender Dare I bring up the name "Judas" ?? Does anyone agree with what Ive wrote?