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Nicolas Otamendi is a reported £36m target for Manchester United

Third-placed Valencia moved four points clear of Atletico Madrid in La Liga with a comprehensive win at Elche.

Andre Gomes scored the opener just before half-time and then crossed for Paco Alcacer to make it 2-0.

Enzo Roco scored an own goal and then centre-back Nicolas Otamendi, reported to be a target for Manchester United, headed a fourth in injury time.

Defending champions Atletico, in fourth, can close the gap back to one point for the final automatic Champions League spot when they host Getafe on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

Valencia are now only four points behind Real Madrid and five off Barcelona. Those two meet in El Clasico on Sunday.