Barcelona striker David Villa has reportedly told the club that he wants to leave in this month's transfer window.
The Spain international was originally linked with a move to Arsenal but Barca boss Tito Vilanova recently revealed that the 31-year-old will not leave Camp Nou.
Despite Vilanova's claims, it is understood that Villa has requested a transfer due to his failure to cement a regular spot in the Barcelona first team, according to Spanish newspaper Sport.
Villa missed the second half of Barca's campaign last season after suffering a broken leg at the Club World Cup in December, 2011.
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Danielle Joynson
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