Valencia have opened talks with Italian striker Simone Zaza – currently on loan at West Ham United from Juventus – according to reports in Spain.
The Hammers loaned the Italian international from Juve in August for an initial €5m but a clause exists in his contract that if he plays 14 games for the London club, they must sign him on a permanent deal for €21m – a clause he is three matches away from triggering.
However, Zaza has not been selected for either of the past two matches and a report in AS suggests they are unwilling to select him further to ensure the clause is not triggered and allow a January move elsewhere.
The report goes on to say that Valencia have made contact with the former Sassuolo striker who 'did not say "no"' and a move in January would be favoured by Los Che who are keen to bolster their attacking options, with former Azzuri boss Cesare Prandelli eager to sign the 25-year-old.
