The Mirror claims that Tottenham Hotspur are laying the groundwork for a summer move for Valencia hitman David Villa...    While €20m may not eventually be enough to land the Spanish international, Spurs are already working to secure the move, with sporting director Damien Comolli having already held preliminary discussions with Los Che.

Villa, 26, is much in demand, with the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid also said to be interested in securing his services.

While the other three can offer Champions League football, Spurs have the advantage of being able to match them financially, as well as the presence of first team coach Juande Ramos, a fellow Spaniard.

Villa has previously stated his desire to leave Valencia at the end of the season due to the Mestalla side's dire campaign which will only see them edge into the UEFA Cup via the Copa del Rey.

However, the recent sacking of erstwhile boss Ronald Koeman could potentially see him remain