Vissel Kobe, who are in all sorts of predicament at the moment, are looking to acquire Manchester City’s former Spain international David Silva, according to a report by ESPN.

Silva’s contract at Man City runs until 2020, but Kobe are considering pairing him up with Andres Iniesta. But City still regard him as an important asset for next season and have no intention of letting their history-making player go. They are confident that the Spaniard will extend his contract.

The 33 year-old Silva, a trusted lieutenant of Josep Guardiola, has made 31 league appearances in the Premier League this season, and has recorded 6 goals and 6 assists.

Kobe, who signed David Villa in the winter, are languishing at 12th in the league and would welcome a player of Silva’s caliber in their ranks.

Silva has yet to commit his future with the club. And Kobe – who aspire to be FC Barcelona – remain a possibility.

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Source: Yahoo

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