Mathieu Valbuena (Marseille)

Prem interest in Valbuena
French ace keen on English switch

Last updated: 7th July 2009

Valbuena: In demand

Liverpool and Wigan are chasing Marseille ace Mathieu Valbuena, skysports.com understands.

Valbuena is a target for a host of clubs across Europe as doubts grow over his long-term future at Stade Velodrome.

Reports emanating from France have suggested Wigan have tabled a bid for the diminutive midfielder, while the likes of Liverpool, Everton and Chelsea have been credited with an interest in the player.

Valbuena's agent, Christophe Hutteau, has confirmed Wigan have expressed an interest in the 24-year-old, but that the player would prefer a move to a top club in the Premier League with Liverpool also monitoring the skilful midfielder's situation at Marseille.

"Mathieu would very much be interested in playing in England as the Premier League is the best in Europe," Hutteau told skysports.com.

"Wigan are interested in Mathieu, but I think Mathieu would like to go to a big team in England.

"Liverpool are also interested in Mathieu, but so are teams in Spain, Germany, Italy and Russia.

"I think Mathieu will leave Marseille and I think it is very possible he could play in England this season."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11669_5418594,00.html

Think it's the same guy that scored that screamer against us at Anfield a couple of seasons ago.

Is this the one that scored the winner against us at anfield?

Is this the one that scored the winner against us at anfield?

Aye I think so.

I do remember him somewhere but I can't quite recall who is he. If I remember correctly he's an attacking midfielder, so is he a backup for Stevie G?

Don't blame me if I'm wrong, quite honestly I don't know much about this lad

Yeah same fella and played against us last season too I think.

Why the hell are we fighting with teams like Wigan and Spurs for players, We want the type of players that Manure, Arse and the Chav's are after.

Not a fan of posting Vids for players but here is what he can do

Mathieu Valbuena

Not a fan of videos as well as they generally show the best of the best, but I feel as long as you can see quality and talent in the lad then maybe the videos make a good gauge of what the player can do. So long as he can execute it, it means he has some quality up his sleeve.

Good player for Marseille, not of additional value, sorry lad we don't need you!

Decent wee player I think worth a pop at 5mill imo

Remember him in that game against us alright, not a bad little player. 5 mil sounds ok for a decent squad player

From what I've seen and heared of the lad he's a good player and may be worth a go at 5 mil if that is the asking price. Seemingly he is an attacking midfielder so could provide cover for Stevie in behind Torres.

This guys a rare talent I haven't seen someone receive a kick in the face like that since the days of fans that piss off Cantona get him signed up.

All what I can remember from him is that Goal at Anfield and that was a great one .

I dont get how a vid of him getting kicked in the face is supposed to show how good he is?

I dont get how a vid of him getting kicked in the face is supposed to show how good he is?

To show his ability of going in where it hurts and my god did that probably hurt.

IIRC we still have Yossi.
Why do we need this guy?

IMO its a smoke screen by Rafa to make people think we've given up on getting Silva...

we`ve so many smokescreens going it`s sending SSN into a frenzy of sh*te reporting and guessing.

Valbuena to snub Prem clubs

Marseille midfielder Mathieu Valbuena is set to snub a move to the Premier League in order to play for Spanish side Atletico Madrid.

The Frenchman impressed during his current side's unsuccessful challenge for the Ligue 1 title over the course of last season.

A number of clubs from England's top-flight were rumoured to be interested in securing the services of the 24-year-old, but Valbuena would prefer a switch to La Liga.

"Mathieu has seen all the offers and destinations, he had contact from Premier League clubs but he prefers Spain and Atletico Madrid," Valbuena's agent, Christophe Hutteau told, Rmc.

"(Atletico is) a big team and good team in the UEFA Champions League."

Despite his desire to move away from the Stade Velodrome, Marseille are thought to only be considering offers in the region of €7million.

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7 mill euros, what a bargain, we should have tried to interest him.

He is a tricky little so and so i think he would be worth a punt.

Too late now? Because he wants to go to Madrid.

Benitez could sway him i am sure of it.

At £5m I think that'd be a bargain. Powerful and tricky centre midfielder to create some more competition in the middle of the park...perfect. Whether it'll happen, I'll wait and see

I can't see it happening unfortunately.

You realise that he only plays through the middle? Do we need someone for that position now?

He is a short arse.

We have an official short-arse spearing, why do we need another one

Another one of these guys who I am a fan of and would love to see here