Spain’s EURO 2008 hero David Villa is on the verge of giving a nod to a improved deal at Valencia after some strong links with a move away from the Mestalla.

The 26-year old striker has been continuously linked with Premier League sides Tottenham and Liverpool, plus Spanish giants Real Madrid, but now the Spaniard seems close to confirming that he will remain with his current club.

Villa's agent, Jose Luis Tamargo, told AS: "It's been a satisfactory first meeting and we've got everyone seeing our way of thinking.”

"All I can say is that we are all in the same boat, Villa and Valencia.”

"David Villa is a Valencia player, he has a contract and he feels an emotional attachment to the club.”

"He's happy at Valencia and always has been and I hope he continues to be for many more years."

Valencia's sporting vice-president, Fernando Gomez, confessed that his club were looking forward to keep both Villa and his Spain team-mate David Silva at the club.

He told El Mundo Deportivo: "Villa's agent has been here and we held the same discussions with him as we had on Tuesday with Silva.