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Silva talks with Valencia complicated by coronavirus - sources

David Silva is in talks about a return to former club Valencia but a potential deal is being complicated by the coronavirus pandemic, sources have told ESPN.

Silva has signalled his intention to leave Manchester City at the end of his contract, which is set to expire on June 30.

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Valencia are keen to re-sign the Spain midfielder 10 years after he left the club for the Etihad Stadium but negotiations are being hampered by the uncertainty surrounding the implications of COVID-19 for players out of contract this summer.