Newcastle United And Liverpool Target Sweating On Injury That Could Derail January Move

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Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images Valencia winger David Otorbi is sweating over an injury picked up against Villarreal, which could jeopardise a January move, amid Liverpool and Newcastle United both being keen on him. On Saturday, Valencia welcomed Villarreal to the Mestalla for their tenth La Liga fixture of the season, desperate for a win as they languish in the relegation zone.

Season Position 2025–26 12th 2024–25 5th 2023–24 7th 2022–23 4th 2021–22 11th Newcastle United’s last five league finishes The Magpies are not alone in their pursuit, with Otorbi’s agent revealing that several Premier League clubs have made contact, while Liverpool are also understood to be interested. The timeline for the Spanish winger’s recovery could prove decisive in determining whether a January move materialises or interested clubs have to wait until the summer to pursue him.

Having extended his contract with Valencia in April, Otorbi is tied to the club until 2028, giving Los Che considerable negotiating power over the future of their academy prospect. However, the La Liga side are enduring a difficult campaign, sitting in the relegation zone with just one league win this season.