Valencia Seek Elmander

It may not be a like-for-like change but Johan Elmander has been lined up by Valencia as a potential replacement for David Villa.

Bustling centre forward Elmander remains on the shopping list of many big clubs but is not considered quality enough to pay big money for nor is he considered value for money.

Valencia are believed to be willing to pay anything up to €7 million for the Swedish international forward, however le Téfécé are thought to be holding out for considerably more than that for their prize asset, who's under contract until 2012.

Unlike David Villa, Elmander is not such a potent threat in front of goal. Rather his strengths lie in holding the ball up and bringing others into play, but nonetheless he has a keen eye for the net when in good form.

Many of Europe's top clubs are believed to be keeping an eye on the powerful forward. Barcelona, Juventus and Liverpool have all watched the forward, who has just turned 27.

Galatasary, Hamburg and Manchester City have all been keeping tabs on the forward too and are perhaps more likely destinations. All three may well be put off by Toulouse's excessive demands for the player.


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