Villa to snub Premiership giants and stay in Spain

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The 25-year-old marksman has been a target of top English clubs for the past year, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool reportedly battling to acquire his services.

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However, Villa, who is under contract with the La Liga outfit until June 2013 and has a buy-out clause of £100million, believes his future lies at La Mestalla.

"My wish is to stay here," said Villa. "Not only this year but in the future because I am under contract and I hope I can extend it.

"In any case, we will have to wait and see what happens this summer."

Villa's reputation has grown since joining Valencia in 2005 from Real Zaragoza.

He has scored 15 goals in 35 league appearances this campaign, helping Valencia secure fourth position in the Primera Liga, which guarantees Champions League football next season.