Barcelona has reportedly placed David Villa on the transfer list, sparking a scramble for his signature between Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa.
The Spanish international, 30, has dropped down the pecking order at the Nou Camp this season, and more importantly, has allegedly fallen out with star player Lionel Messi.
Now, pro-Real Madrid publication Marca, claim the Catalan giants are ready to cash in on the unsettled forward, whom they paid £34million for back in 2010.
The Reds have long been linked with a move for Villa, and could view the forward as the ideal partner for Luis Suarez, but may struggle to match Chelsea in a bidding war should they decide to enter the running.
Alex McLeish’s Aston Villa are seen as rank outsiders for the Spaniard’s signature, but supposedly want their name to be kept in the mix in the event the Champions League winners decide to officially offer out the striker’s services.
However, Barca coach Pep Guardiola has refuted the claims, saying: 'Marca lie. I have not spoken to David after the last match in Madrid, but all of the players are in my plans.
'I am the one who comes up with 25 different line-ups during the season because I feel that is the best thing to do.
'Most of the players that are here now will continue for the rest of this season and the next.'
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