Mystery Club Enter Battle For Antonio Valencia
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*Mystery Club Enter Battle For Wigan Winger Antonio Valencia* . The Latics have confirmed that a unnamed third party has entered the race to secure the signature of their star wide-man. . . *Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has stated that a third party is now involved in the Antonio Valencia saga, but the source has yet to be named.* It is expected that the Ecuador international will end up at either Old Trafford, or find himself within the lavish confines of the Bernabeu. Liverpool had also involved themselves in the race to sign the winger, as Rafa Benitez looks to strengthen his wide options for the title charge next year. Whelan had been quoted as saying Valencia would join Manchester United within the next two weeks, but reports from Setanta claim that the mystery new party could throw the whole deal up in the air. Whatever happens, the Latics stand to make a huge profit on the 23-year-old, who had signed a four-year deal with the club in the winter of 2008.
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i don't fancy valencia. i think he's only an average player. Hope Utd buys David Silva.
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let them have him la.
If MU's ambition after losing to Barca in UCL is to lose Ronaldo and get one Valencia.
MU is in deep shit..
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Bayern enter battle with Manchester United for £18m Wigan star Valencia
Heading for the top: Antonio Valencia (right) has plenty of offers
Bayern Munich have joined the chase for Wigan winger Antonio Valencia, in a further indication that they are bracing themselves for the loss of Franck Ribery.
It comes after approaches for the France international from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United, as revealed in Sportsmail yesterday.
However, United remain favourites to land Valencia for around £18million.
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is hoping to wrap up a quick deal with the Barclays Premier League champions.
He said: 'I know Sir Alex Ferguson likes Antonio, and I don't blame him, because he's a brilliant player.
'Fergie knows what he wants and knows what he will pay. If he wants a player, he usually gets him. It shouldn't be too difficult reaching an agreement.'
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seems the longer the delay, the more difficult it is going to happen..
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lolx even Bayern also wan..... Ribery replacement once he go?
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should get ashley young than valencia? does valencia play in central midfield as well?
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or gabriel agbonlahor. this guy is very quick.
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both will not come cheap... especially young.
agbonlahor like not consistent at times....
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Originally posted by Y_Shun:
both will not come cheap... especially young.
agbonlahor like not consistent at times....
ya Young will not come cheap, but Man Utd can afford after selling Ronaldo for 80m pounds. Can get Young for 25m pounds, as a like for like replacement. Robben also not a bad replacement. For Gabriel Agbonlahor, he is young and inconsistent, but he has pace to burn. He will make good in a couple of seasons.