Pressure on André Almeida could open door to bid for Arnau Martínez | OneFootball

André Almeida trained alone on Tuesday, a decision taken by Valencia’s staff in concert with the club. He is not in Carlos Corberán’s plans, and the move served as pressure on the Portuguese.

A proposal from Swansea is on the table, reported at three point five million plus add-ons, according to Tribuna Deportiva. The offer underpins the club’s stance.

Almeida is not convinced about a switch to the Championship. He renewed his deal only months ago to 2029, so he can wait to see if other options arrive. A year ago he also weighed an eight million offer from Türkiye.

Valencia are working through the numbers, and money from a sale could allow a formal bid for Girona right-back Arnau Martínez. His clause stands at eight million after Girona’s drop to Segunda. His wages are sizeable, so structures are being studied.

Arnau knows of the interest and is open to Mestalla, though his profile attracts other clubs. Girona await his move. Should Valencia sign him, with Foulquier still without a return date despite partial training, Rubén Iranzo would cover the role.

Ron Gourlay and Corberán view a first-choice right-back as the priority, so other moves, including a goalkeeper, are paused. Initial plans called for two signings there, but Lim’s finances have reordered needs. The wing has gained urgency after Luis Rioja’s training injury, and tests will show if he misses the start of LaLiga, leaving only Sato and Danjuma out wide.

Source: AS

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