Silva flattered by Man United interest

The 24-year-old has been strongly linked with a move away from the Mestalla during the close season along with striker David Villa, and both could find themselves with new clubs by the time the new campaign re-starts.

Silva has been linked with a host of English clubs over the last year - including Chelsea and Liverpool as well as United - with the Red Devils' boss Sir Alex Ferguson expected to step up his interest in the winger in the coming months if the price is right.

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Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.