Valencia pushing to sign Real Madrid striker Borja Mayoral

The attacking department of the Valencia squad needs quality additions this summer.

According to the football transfer rumours in British and Spanish media, Valencia are pushing to sign Real Madrid striker Borja Mayoral.

The 23-year-old has been subject to interest from various European clubs.

Borja Mayoral has represented Spain at Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 level, winning 48 caps and scoring 28 goals.

His performances have seen him become the target of many European clubs including Valencia.

By the club’s own admission, Real Madrid striker Borja Mayoral is Valencia’s number one transfer target.

The Valencia manager has been impressed by his performances this season and could make a move this summer.

Mayoral is a long-term target of Valencia and could be a decent addition for Javi Gracia’s side.

Valencia are in the market for just a handful of statement signings who can improve the first-team.

The Spain international will offer the Valencia boss the freedom to be more flexible with his formations, tactics and team selections. Mayoral has the quality and the experience to make an immediate impact.

According to the report, “Real Madrid are pricing Borja Mayoral out of a move to Valencia. Marca says Los Blancos are looking to sell the striker this summer are seeking for around 15 million euros, but that’s too much for Valencia. In response, Valencia are hopeful that they could purchase a percentage of his rights in order to sign the player at a lower fee. Valencia’s need for a striker is still dependent on whether or not Rodrigo Moreno leaves the club. If he does then they’ll look to sign a replacement or even bring one in on loan, such as Watford’s Luis Suarez.”

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It would take a huge offer from Valencia to prise the 23-year-old striker from Real.

Good signing for Valencia?

It is smart from the club to invest in younger players, rather than splashing out big money on experienced players with no resale value.

As for the player, Valencia could be a great place for him to grow as a footballer. They will be able to provide him with regular first-team football and he will be coached by a very good manager like Gracia.

If he manages to fulfill his potential with them, the transfer would seem like a bargain in future.

The ball is in Valencia’s court and they need to take a decision on signing Mayoral.

It will be interesting to see if Valencia are willing to pay the asking price for Borja Mayoral.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.