Madrid Set For Last-Gasp Villa Bid - Report

The Spanish radio station reports that the Villa saga, thought to be long since closed, has been re-awakened this week.

According to sources the player has already said that he would accept if a suitable offer came in from the blancos, despite the fact that earlier this summer he heavily played down talk of a move.

Madrid president Ramón Calderón, still licking his wounds after failing to land Cristiano Ronaldo, may opt to make a last-ditch bid for 'El Guaje' ahead of the new season so as to strengthen his forward options, which at the moment almost begin and end with Raúl and Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Another factor is at play, namely that of Robinho. The Brazilian has publicly stated that he wishes to leave the club, and although Madrid have told him that he will not be sold with their permission, Calderón has admitted that the ex-Santos man could potentially buy out his contract.

Should he do so, the arbitration courts would potentially award Madrid with around €45m, which could in turn be used to pay Valencia for Villa.

Villa, while reluctant to publicly court a move, has not yet penned a new deal at the Mestalla. He was on the verge of doing so, but that may now change.


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