The new project of Valencia is taking shape
After recruiting goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen (from FC Barcelona), versatile midfielder Jason (Levante), wingers Denis Cheryshev (Villarreal) and Manu Vallejo (Cádiz), and center forward Maxi Gómez (Celta de Vigo), the Valencia board is now focusing its efforts on signing up to three players who would give a final push to their squad.
As the newspaper "Marca" explains, the priority signing is undoubtedly that of a new defender who can join Ezequiel Garay, Gabriel Paulista, and Mouctar Diakhaby. Currently, the role of fourth center back falls on academy player Javi Jiménez, but Marcelino García prefers to have a more experienced defender. Argentinean Nicolás Otamendi (Manchester City) is the great desire, but his price and salary make him almost an impossible option.
Furthermore, the team from the Turia capital is also looking to bring in a new midfielder who can relieve the very important Dani Parejo. Brazilian Rafinha (FC Barcelona) is the main candidate, but, as reported by "Súper Deporte" and "Plaza Deportiva", Valencia will not make any crazy moves and will wait until the final stage of the transfer market to negotiate his signing under more advantageous conditions.
Finally, it is possible that before the summer transfer window closes, Valencia will welcome a new forward. Everything will depend on what happens with Rodrigo Moreno, who will leave the team if a great offer arrives; Rubén Sobrino, who is being sought for a transfer, and Manu Vallejo, a talent that Marcelino still needs to examine closely.