In-demand Spain star Villa ‘not for sale’ says Valencia chief

VALENCIA have slapped a ‘not for sale’ sign on star striker David Villa following months of speculation the Spain international was on his way out of the club.

Clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea had all been linked with Villa as financially-troubled Valencia seemed poised to cash in on their prize asset.

Los Che president Manuel Llorente even admitted in midweek that although there were no offers on the table at that point, they had held talks with Madrid while other teams, including Barca, had asked about the player’s situation.