Valencia want Lippi and Buffon
Wednesday 15 November, 2006
Valencia are hoping to lure Marcello Lippi and Gianluigi Buffon to Spain at the end of the season, reports suggest.
Coach Quique Flores’ team are currently sixth in La Liga, five points behind leaders Barcelona, and are already making plans for next season.
Now director general Amedeo Carboni has been quoted as saying: “Our two primary objectives should be Lippi and Buffon.”
The World Cup winning boss has not yet found a new job and had dismissed the latest reports linking him with a move to Milan, where he could replace Carlo Ancelotti at the end of the season.
Buffon, who may take over from veteran goalkeeper Santiago Canizares, chose to remain with Juventus despite their relegation to Serie B in the aftermath of the Calciopoli scandal.
However, agent Silvano Martina has admitted that he may consider a summer switch as the Golden Ball nominee is interested in an experience abroad.
Carboni also warned Inter and Juventus that star striker David Villa, a reported target, is not for sale.
“We have not received any official offer and even if this were to happen we would never consider selling Villa,” said the former Roma man.
Villa’s agent José Luis Tamargo also confirmed that his client is happy to be at Valencia and is not interested in leaving Spain.
“David is fine here and does not want to move. These rumours have been released in view of the upcoming January transfer window, but are completely without foundation,” commented the agent.
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i wish we'd close this thread as it's pointless imo. villa would be probably the most difficult player to buy atm.