Barcelona enter race for Villa

Barcelona and Real Madrid are battling for the signature of Valencia star David Villa.

DiarioSport says Barca sports director Txiki Begiristain discussed signing the Spain international with board members during a marathon meeting yesterday, which among many points included an agreement over the appointment of Pep Guardiola as coach for next season.

Villa has stated previously that his prefered destination would be playing for the champions Real Madrid. Now when Barcelona seem to have entered the race, Villa might have a change of heart.