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Andre Gomes to Manchester United: Valencia refuse to sell Premier League target despite interest from Chelsea

Fallen giants looking to bounce back in La Liga next season and are determined to keep hold of their star players

Anthony Chapman

Published: 13:14, 15 Jul 2016
Updated: 13:15, 15 Jul 2016

The Portugal international has been linked with a number of top sides

VALENCIA are refusing to sell Premier League target Andre Gomes, according to reports.

Chelsea and Manchester United have both been linked with bids for the Portugal international, while Real Madrid, Juventus and Barcelona are all interested.

Valencia have no intention of parting ways with star midfielder Andre Gomes this summer — Valencia have no intention of parting ways with star midfielder Andre Gomes this summerCredit: EPA

The Portugal international has been linked with a number of top sides — The Portugal international has been linked with a number of top sidesCredit: Getty Images

Chelsea have seen a £40million bid rejected by Valencia as Antonio Conte looks to bolster his midfield options, while United are looking elsewhere after being quoted a whopping £55m.

Real Madrid are apparently weighing up a move after losing out in the race for Paul Pogba, with Juventus hoping to land Gomes as the Frenchman’s replacement.

But Spanish newspaper claims Gomes won’t be going anywhere this summer as Valencia look to challenge for Champions League football next season.

The fallen giants finished just six points above the relegation zone following a disastrous run with Gary Neville at the helm.

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Gary Neville was let go by Valencia after overseeing a disastrous run of form — Gary Neville was let go by Valencia after overseeing a disastrous run of formCredit: AP:Associated Press

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But with former Liverpool assistant manager Pako Ayestaran now in charge, things are looking up again for Los Che.

Midfielder Alvaro Medran has been snapped up from Real Madrid, with ex-Red Devil Nani also securing a move to the Mestalla.

And Ayestaran reportedly has no intention of letting star names including Gomes leave for any price in order to get Valencia back to where they belong.

Aitor Karanka is hoping to take two players off Valencias hands — Aitor Karanka is hoping to take two players off Valencia's handsCredit: Getty Images

Alvaro Negredo is believed to be closing in on a move to the Riverside — Alvaro Negredo is believed to be closing in on a move to the RiversideCredit: EFE

However, the club do have to make a number of cuts to playing staff due to their high annual salary expenditure.

And Premier League new boys Middlesbrough look set to take two Spaniards off Valencia’s hands, with Aitor Karanka hoping to wrap up deals for right-back Antonio Barragan and striker Alvaro Negredo.

Man United flop Victor Valdes has already signed on a free transfer, and Karanka is hopeful of bringing more of his fellow compatriots to the Riverside on the cheap.

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