Valencia are actively planning a right-back overhaul for next season, with the two Aston Villa players emerging as priority targets.
After months of searching, Mestalla's message is clear: Valencia want proven Premier League quality, and they see it in Aston Villa.
Levante as per EMVValencia boss Carlos Corberán and CEO Ron Gourley have identified Costa Nedeljkovic and Andres García as key targets.
Why Andres Garcia and Kosta Nedeljkovic appeal
Garcia remains a priority despite resistance from Unai Emery, who blocked a January move. The decision came after the full-back only played 63 minutes all season.
Nedeljkovic came even closer to joining in January, only for the deal to be halted at the last minute due to bureaucratic issues.
He is currently on loan at RB Leipzig, but they have no plans to sign him permanently in the summer transfer window.
Financial constraints complicate any deal
Valencia's interest remains strong, but financial reality could prove decisive.
Aston Villa will demand a Premier League fee and the margin of maneuver for Valencia is very small. Valencia's interest remains strong, but financial reality could prove decisive.
The Aston Villa pair are not Valencia's only right-back options.
There is also interest in Pablo Maffeo from Mallorca. His situation is fluid as he is currently battling demotion and his personal ties with Valencia add intrigue to the situation. But here also money matters.
Mallorca rejected an offer of €5.8m from Nottingham Forest in 2025 and, even if his price drops due to demotion, he will not come cheap. The same can be said for Aston Villa's defenders.
Right-back uncertainty forces Valencia's hand
One thing is clear: Valencia urgently needs a new right-back. Thierry Correia's renewal at the Mestalla is uncertain and Dimitri Foulquier is declining physically. So a reset is on the cards.
The ambition is clear. Now Valencia need to find out if their finances can match that.
