David Silva
According to Spanish daily AS, Manchester City chief executive Gary Cook is flying to Valencia today to try to sign David Silva .
Valencia just sold star striker David Villa to Barcelona and have appeared reluctant to part with their other prized asset, left-sided forward Silva. Nonetheless, Cook is reportedly on his way to Valencia by private jet to try to lure the 24-year-old to Eastlands.
Manchester City will likely be looking to make some big signings this summer as a statement of intent for the coming season, despite the failure to secure Champions League football. Silva has been at Valencia for almost his entire career and has established himself as one of Spain's top players. Silva would add yet another option for Roberto Mancini, who already has England international Adam Johnson to fill the wide left role.
AS speculates that Cook's trip today will show that Manchester City are serious in their intention to sign Silva, but predict that Valencia president Manuel Llorente will only listen to an offer in excess of 30 million Euros.
In 2009/2010, Silva scored nine goals and provided ten assists in 38 appearances for cash strapped Valencia. With six goals in 33 internationals, Silva is expected to star for Spain during this summer's World Cup.
