David Villa

[Kieran. 6,317]

Hes played in MF for Spain, he played there for 30 mins vs Scotland and looked immense.

I can play 30 mins at midfield vs. Scotland and look immense, too.

[Jase 43,479]

Guillem Balague on Villa....

http://sulia.com/channel/la-liga/f/b9030426-07af-46ec-a05c-e76285db7bc7/

First things first. David Villa is not going to Swansea in January. Other clubs are knocking his door but he doesn't plan to move this winter.

In the summer? That's a different story.

While Barcelona go from strength to strength, not everyone is happy with life at the Camp Nou. David Villa, once one of the hottest properties in world football, finds himself isolated and on the sidelines.

No stranger to adversity, David Villa’s career was almost over before it began when, as a four year old, the miner’s son broke the femur in his right leg. But intensive training with his father to strengthen his left leg meant he became ambidextrous.

Only recently recovered from a career threatening leg break sustained in a World Club Championship in Japan that cost him a place in Spain’s European Championship side, the down to earth good, proud, man from Asturias now finds himself unable to do what he likes doing best – scoring goals wherever he plays.

He didn’t even figure in Barcelona’s squad for their match against Athletico Madrid and Tito Vilanova said publicly that he doesn’t always has space for him. In fact he has not started in any of the big games this season.

So what’s the solution? His contract runs until 2014 and Barcelona would like him to renew it so that they can sell him in 2014 around about the time of the World Cup. But at 31, Villa is not getting any younger and he’s not about to hang around where he feels he is not wanted. He’ll be looking to leave this summer and with just one year left on his contract, a figure of about 15 million pounds should be enough to persuade Barcelona to let him go. Tried and tested strikers are a rare commodity and bearing in mind his proven ability in front of goal and, despite being over 30, there could be a fairly long queue of suitors from clubs from all over the world including the Premiership.

Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool, United, Chelsea... This is your chance

[Mufassir08 2,400]

I dont think we should sign villa in the summer.I would only like a villa loan in january till the end of the season deal.

[cadenza666 221]

rumours doing the rounds that Fabregas has suggested the Villa should join Arsenal in january with a move looking now likely.

if we get ba and they get villa, not sure how to feel about this.

[Spike 12,049]

Cunt Fiberglass strikes again.

[Zola kinda blue 89]

Geoff Arsenal ‏@GeoffArsenal
Confirmed again that David Villa wants to join Arsenal FC in the January window. He is pushing for a move away from Barca to play football.

arseblog ‏@arseblog
@GeoffArsenal yes, have heard same.

[Mustafa 885]

Oh maan .... It feels like forever since we've had a geniune striker. A real striker ! I don't know if David Villa will come but I think he'll do u wonders if he joins us on loan for the rest of the season. He'll definatly put away the chances that Torres sqauders time and time again. He can also do something thay Torres has never done for Chelsea since he moved here.. And that's make chances for himself. The thought of him joining us this coming month puts a smile on my face! As for a permanent deal this summer.. Well, we'll probably have our eyes set on a certain Colombian

[Waterfall 893]

15M for a 31 year old striker coming off a major leg injury? I like him, but no thanks!

[Corner 456]

Guillem Balague on Villa....

http://sulia.com/channel/la-liga/f/b9030426-07af-46ec-a05c-e76285db7bc7/

I don't think Balague wrote this... Atlético Madrid is spelt incorrectly. It's actually spelt the same way most English people spell it, which is Athletico Madrid.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Would rather have Demba ba tbh... Wouldn't be a bad loan move for 6 months though until we get a proper replacement in the summer.

[Jase 43,479]

I don't think Balague wrote this... Atlético Madrid is spelt incorrectly. It's actually spelt the same way most English people spell it, which is Athletico Madrid.

The 'h' was probably just accidentally typed in there. Wouldn't read too much into it at all.

[Corner 456]

The 'h' was probably just accidentally typed in there. Wouldn't read too much into it at all.

I'm not so sure BluesMaster. Or should I call you... Mr Balague?

I joke.

[cadenza666 221]

looks like he's off to Arsenal

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2257345/David-Villa-transfer-latest-Striker-plead-Barcelona-move.html

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfers-david-villa-bid-1518447

[YouNameIt 1,511]

Dont want him.

We can prolly do good enough with Ba untill the summer. If I was the manager I would also give Piazon a go or two aswell.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

looks like he's off to Arsenal

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2257345/David-Villa-transfer-latest-Striker-plead-Barcelona-move.html

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfers-david-villa-bid-1518447

Damn. I think he could be great for them considering the way they play. Villa could fit like a glove for them, just like he could have for us However its apparent Barca only want to sell him not loan him so he's no longer the right option for us. Part of me wants to see him succeed and part of me wishes he is past it (which I doubt he is).