Premier League Clubs On Alert After Valencia's Raul Albiol Admits Interest In England
The Spanish international defender insists he is happy at the Mestalla, but has not ruled out a move to the Premier League...
Mar 24, 2009 12:30:55 PM
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It is thought that the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool might be on alert after Valencia defender Raul Albiol admitted he would be interested in a move to the Premier League should he leave Los Che.
Apparently, the Merengots have racked up huge debts and may have to sell some of their most prized assets this summer.
The 23-year-old Spanish international has been linked with a move to both the Gunners and the Reds in the past, but while he has not ruled out a move to England at some point, he insists he is happy at the Mestalla at present.
"If I leave Valencia I would only go to a big club," Albiol told Sky Sports.
"The Premier League could be perfect because I have always been a fan of the football they play. But I am happy in Valencia at the moment."
The 6ft 2in versatile centre-back, who can also play in midfield, has two more years left to run on his current contract, but speculation suggests that the Primera Division club may listen to offers in the region of €20 million (£18.5m).
"The situation has not changed and we are obliged to sell players," Valencia's sporting director Fernando Gomez stated.
"We know of the English interest but we have not received a formal offer for Raul."
Ricky Brooks, Goal.com
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