Real Madrid join race for Valencia star Villa

Real Madrid are joining the race for Valencia striker David Villa.

Madrid president Ramon Calderon knows he needs to make a significant summer signing to win over fans and is turning to Villa, who is also wanted by Chelsea and Juventus.

While Villa again declared last week that he was happy at the Mestalla, his agent, Jose Luis Tamargo, admitted a big contract offer could tempt the diminutive forward.

"Now isn't the time to talk about this because Valencia are involved in the Liga," Tamargo told Spanish radio. "But in a short while, with teams bidding for him, they could convince David Villa with an offer of £4-5 million annually."