Real Madrid panic over £17m David Silva as Manchester City and Arsenal wait to pounce
Real Madrid want to rush through a deal for David Silva because of fears that Manchester City and Arsenal will enter the race for the Valencia midfielder.
The Bernabeu giants believe they are close to a £17million deal and want the business wrapped up in the next few days to prevent them being usurped by interest from the Barclays Premier League.
It has been speculated that Manchester United will renew their interest, while Liverpool were also keen to do a deal last year, but Madrid's biggest fears come from moneybags City and an Arsenal side that are looking at potential successors to Cesc Fabregas.
Silva service: Real Madrid are desperate to land Valencia star Silva (left)
Although versatile Silva tends to be more affective from wider positions, he would provide a creative spark lost if Fabregas leaves for Barcelona, which will fill the coffers of Arsenal.
City have the cash to swoop now, though their move for Aston Villa's James Milner is taking priority.
Silva had another impressive season, scoring 10 goals and making 12 assists in 36 appearances, but the 24-year-old is tipped to be the next out of cash-strapped Valencia following David Villa's move to Barcelona.
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