Valencia are set to be thwarted in their attempts to sign Marseille’s midfield star Florian Thauvin this summer.
Los Che have been heavily linked with a move for the French international ahead of the 2021/22 season after reportedly failing to sign him last summer.
Thauvin looks certain to leave the Stade Velodrome this summer after failing to agree a contract extension beyond July with the Ligue 1 giants.
However, according to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the 28-year old’s wage demands have ended any chance of Valencia being able to sign him.
La Liga rivals Sevilla have also been tentatively linked with a possible free transfer swoop for him, but financial restraints are also likely to rule them out of the running to make a move.
Thauvin could be tempted to return to England, if an offer is forthcoming from the Premier League, after failing to impress during a brief spell there with Newcastle back in 2015.
