Valencia say they're in new contract talks with Carlos Soler.

While rejecting reports of an agreement with Barcelona for the midfielder, Valencia also announced new contract talks had commenced.

VCF stated on Monday: "In response to a story published this Monday in Spanish newspaper Diario AS, Valencia CF deny the existence of any agreement - or any ongoing negotiation - with FC Barcelona for the transfer of Carlos Soler.

"The club are currently in an open negotiation process with the player and his agents to extend his contract with Valencia CF."