"This player is not on the market," he told Las Provincias. "I have demanded continuity in regards to Villa and (David) Silva and I am confident that I will get it.

"The club have made it clear that the pair are not for sale.

"They are key to my plans for the future and there absence would be a problem.

"It is normal that the big European clubs are interested in Villa, but we are determined to fight to keep him in Valencia."