Barcelona reveal ‘open talks’ with Real target Villa

BARCELONA have admitted holding “open talks” with Valencia over Spain striker David Villa.

Villa was thought to be close to leaving cash-strapped Valencia for Real Madrid but the Primera Division champions have now confirmed their interest in the 27-year-old.

Barca’s vice-president Rafael Yuste said: “There are many players who are interested in coming to play at Barcelona and I think that people have to know this. The talks (over Villa) are absolutely open.”