Man City in the hunt for Villa

Manchester City are reportedly in discussions with Valencia over the permanent transfer of Spain international striker David Villa. It is understood that City could pay as much as 50 million GBP for the forward.

Valencia find themselves in a worrying financial state, and it is understood they are now resigned to losing their best asset in order to balance the books.

Barcelona are also reportedly interested, however nobody will be able to match the 50 million that City are ready to pay for the frontman.

Mark Hughes has apparently grown frustrated with Brazilian forward Jo, and wants to replace him with the Spanish superstar.