The halfway point of the season is approaching and with it comes a new opportunity for Valencia CF to strengthen its squad in search of new signings that will boost its performance in the league. However, there is uncertainty at Mestalla as it needs to get the “OK” from owner Peter Lim, who is increasingly setting a higher price for approval of the extensions. Due to this situation, the sports management does not have the necessary approval to strengthen the team.
Despite a positive start to the season, taking into account the obvious limitations, coach Rubén Baraja, known as “El Pipo”, recognizes the need to bring in new talent. Baraja’s wish list is not short, but he is aware of the club’s financial situation, which means that signings cannot be made in all desired positions. In this context, the focus seems to be on acquiring an offensive player.
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Injuries and a limited squad have left Pipo with few options in the attacking zone, resulting in a significant minute load on several players. In addition, the lack of alternatives in advance has also become a problem. Hugo Duro started most games and his only replacement, Roman Yaremchuk, struggled to adapt.
The reinforcements that can reach Mestalla
Given the scarcity of financial resources, Baraja could consider the return of Alberto Marí as an “obligation”. The young player, who has been injured since pre-season, is about to return to action and could provide solutions up front. In addition, two names have been mentioned as possible new signings: Carlos Vicente from Racing Ferrol and Peter Federico from Real Madrid Castilla.