Team news ahead of the weekend’s La Liga action, where Valencia’s David Villa may miss the clash with Barcelona.

Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente is pleased coach Joaquin Caparros has signed a new contract.

Caparros has penned a 12-month extension to his existing deal, leaving him in charge of Bilbao through to the end of next season.

Star forward

Athletic Bilbao will confirm the re-signing of coach Joaquin Caparros later today.

Caparros, after several months of negotiations, has agreed a new 12-month contract extension with Bilbao taking him through to the end of next season.

Bilbao accelerated

Deportivo La Coruna have sounded out Valencia about Alexis’ availability.

The 24 year-old defender is unsettled at the Mestalla after failing to nail down a regular start under coach Unai Emery this season.

Radio Cadena SER says Depor are aware of

Alexis is unsettled at Valencia.

The 24 year-old defender is considering his options and weighing up a move away from the Mestalla in the summer.

Deportivo La Coruna are monitoring developments closely and will move for Alexis if they can clinch

Spain deservedly clinched their first win over their northern neighbours on French soil since 1968 thanks to first-half goals from David Villa and Sergio Ramos.

Valencia pair David Villa and David Silva remain on the agenda of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Daily Mail says Villa is also hugely admired by Sir Alex Ferguson and United are preparing a 35million summer bid.

United scouts reportedly

Bernd Schuster has revealed how he was blocked from signing David Villa for Real Madrid.

Former Real coach Schuster insists if he had his way, the Valencia star would already being at the Santiago Bernabeu.

“I wanted to sign him,” said the German, “but

Valencia ace David Villa remains a big-money target for Manchester United.
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The Mirror says United chief Sir Alex Ferguson sent brother Martin – his top European scout – to watch Villa net twice against Getafe as the Old Trafford club

Ever Banega’s form for Valencia has attracted the interest of Real Madrid.

The former Atletico Madrid flop has been outstanding for Valencia this season and won praise from star striker David Villa last week.

Superdeporte now says the Argentine’s form