Villa plays down exit rumours

Valencia forward David Villa has rubbished speculations that he would be interested to join Liverpool. There hasn’t been any contact with Liverpool or any other club. The Spaniard was linked with a possible switch to Anfield to link-up with compatriot Fernando Torres.

“I have heard that I am supposed to have said that I would prefer to go to Liverpool to play next season or that I want Chelsea to be my next team,” Villa told guillembalague.com.

“I have not said anything like that. My club insists I am not for sale and, believe me, I am totally focused on the European Championship.

“As far as I know, nobody from Liverpool has been in touch, but in any case my future is not something I have in my mind at the moment. I do not understand why people put words in my mouth.

“I always say the same thing, nobody from Valencia has told me that I am for sale. In any case, I am not at all worried about that at the moment.