Arsenal and Manchester City target Jose Luis Gaya close to agreement on future

VALENCIA are planning to offer Jose Luis Gaya a new contract.

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Valencia are determined to keep hold of Jose Gaya

The Arsenal and Manchester City target has been in impressive form in La Liga this term.

The 19-year-old left-back has played 24 times, registering four assists, as Valencia battle to qualify for next year's Champions League.

And Amadeo Salvo, the club's executive president, claims it's time to sit down and thrash out a new deal but did admit the process takes time.

"We’re making a huge effort with Gaya because we feel he’s worth it," he told the club's official radio station. 

"He’s a player with a fantastic future. Both sides are happy and want to reach this agreement.

"Gaya is a great lad and we’re keen for him to stay but a negotiation of this nature is not a simple process."

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