Emery left both starlets out of Valencia’s final match of the season against Tenerife, dropping the biggest hint yet that his two prize assets could be allowed to leave the Mestalla in the summer.
“We played a game to win and ended a season at home with a win. Today we had to discard certain players and play with people who were better prepared mentally and physically to play," he said.
“Any coach wants to have his future team set as soon as possible, but it is certain that some issues take time.
“We are resigned to the departure of important players, but while they’re here we will count on them. The summer will be long.”
The news will no doubt alert the attentions of Europe’s elite, including Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool, all of whom have been linked with moves for one or both of the players at some point over the last year.
Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for Silva for almost a year and could make their move for the winger after a hugely disappointing season in all competitions for Rafael Benitez's side.
"I still have a four-year deal with Valencia, my contract has a big release clause, I'm very happy at the club and I'm glad to be part of the project we're working on," the striker told Canal 9.
"I can't imagine that the club wants to sell me if it isn't absolutely necessary to save Valencia. I will only leave Valencia if the situation is there that selling me will save the club."
