Inside Valencia’s pursuit of Marvin Duschk and Etta Eyong | OneFootball

Ron Gourlay publicly downplayed links to Marvin Duschk and Etta Eyong, saying the options were not seriously considered and there was no direct contact or interest. According to AS, that stance jarred with those involved, who knew what unfolded on Tuesday afternoon.

Valencia treated a move for Birmingham City striker Duschk as serious, to the point it was viewed as agreed on terms discussed the previous night. From Sunday, once Sadiq’s injury appeared serious, his name gained traction in the recruitment department.

Both Duschk and Eyong had been scouted since last summer, with reports and videos pulled from the archive. Duschk had been offered when moving from Werder Bremen to Birmingham City, then re‑emerged after Sadiq’s setback, endorsed by Lisando Isei and liked by Gourlay.

By Sunday night Valencia had all terms of a deal with Birmingham City on the table. Duschk was told he could travel on the final day of the window, and he agreed.

On Tuesday afternoon, with approval from all sides and the conditions clear, Valencia called Birmingham City. They were told it was too late, the player had been named in that night’s squad and would stay.

Attention then turned to Eyong. Valencia contacted Levante, at Gourlay’s behest, to ask about the Cameroonian’s terms, but were directed to his release clause and talks ended. Eyong himself did not want to leave this summer.

Source: AS

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