Valencia Want Milito To Replace Villa?

It’s been a turbulent summer at the Mestalla so far and there are no signs that the whirling transfer mill is about to stop. Just hours after rejecting a huge bid from Real Madrid for star striker David Villa, it appears that Los Che will have a fresh offer to mull as the champions up the ante.

With Fernando Morientes reportedly on his way to Galatasaray, the loss of Villa would be a massive blow to Unai Emery and his Valencia side. It does appear, however, that they are preparing for the worst and could now move for Zaragoza striker Diego Milito.

The Argentine international was once a target for Real Madrid, but with Los Blancos' eyes now firmly on Villa it could be Valencia who end up signing him. The worry for Emery, then, would be replacing two strikers with just one. Not only that, if he loses David Villa then he will have lost one of the best forwards in La Liga.

Abelda Tolls For Thee

Also in the spotlight is midfielder David Abelda, who could be on his way out of the club if the right offer is received. Valencia have so far rejected bids from Everton, Blackburn and Manchester City, but it is believed that Portsmouth could lure the Spaniard away if they are willing to pay more than the rest.

His exit would be the end of a long saga which saw him left out of the squad for much of last season. Despite the manager not wanting to lose him, the consensus in the club appears to be that he will be sold if a realistic offer comes in. If he does depart, another Zaragoza player in Albert Zapater could be a possible replacement.

In an unrelated twist, it also appears that Valencia Sporting Director Juan Sanchez has left his position after just four months. The former player took over in April after the loss of Miguel Angel Ruiz, but appears to have stepped down amidst the chaos.


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