Liverpool had made initial inquiries about the shock move for Barcelona striker, David Villa, according to reports in Spain.
The Spain's main striker is rumored to have a fight with Lionel Messi, and the Reds have contacted Villa's agent to confirm the initial interest in moving to Anfield.
While enjoying the success of Luis Suarez, Kenny Dalglish's men has been struggling to attack since the loss of Fernando Torres to Chelsea, with a player worth £ 35 million, Andy Carroll scored only five goals since his move from Newcastle in January.
This requires large bid to ensure that Villa, who have a record of stunning international action with 50 goals from 80 matches, out of the Nou Camp. But the Anfield owner John W. Henry in the past has proven that he is not afraid to splurge after finance the transfer of Suarez and Carroll as well as great 'shopping' last summer.
Villa enjoyed a dream debut season at Barcelona since arriving from Valencia in 2010, scored the winning goal in the Champions League final to Manchester United,but this season he failed to repeat the achievement. The striker has scored just three goals in 11 La Liga appearances.
But Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola denied that Villa and Messi fight. He said, "It is impossible for David to start a fight, he was very good. He was very generous in terms of the way he played football and the rebels in his personal life
The Spain's main striker is rumored to have a fight with Lionel Messi, and the Reds have contacted Villa's agent to confirm the initial interest in moving to Anfield.While enjoying the success of Luis Suarez, Kenny Dalglish's men has been struggling to attack since the loss of Fernando Torres to Chelsea, with a player worth £ 35 million, Andy Carroll scored only five goals since his move from Newcastle in January.
This requires large bid to ensure that Villa, who have a record of stunning international action with 50 goals from 80 matches, out of the Nou Camp. But the Anfield owner John W. Henry in the past has proven that he is not afraid to splurge after finance the transfer of Suarez and Carroll as well as great 'shopping' last summer.
Villa enjoyed a dream debut season at Barcelona since arriving from Valencia in 2010, scored the winning goal in the Champions League final to Manchester United,but this season he failed to repeat the achievement. The striker has scored just three goals in 11 La Liga appearances.
But Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola denied that Villa and Messi fight. He said, "It is impossible for David to start a fight, he was very good. He was very generous in terms of the way he played football and the rebels in his personal life
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