Manchester City hopes rise that big deal is imminent
Manchester City have stepped up their bid to sign David Silva after Garry Cook flew to Valencia for further talks.
Cook is trying to agree a fee with the Spanish outfit and is refusing to pay their £30million asking price for the winger.
The Blues' chief met Valencia president Manuel Llorente yesterday and feels £25million is a more realistic price for the Spain star.
Valencia have floated the idea of including Roque Santa Cruz as a makeweight in the deal and are keen on City's Paraguayan striker.
