AS: Espanyol target Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes

AS: Espanyol target Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes

Espanyol want former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes. With the Catalan derby set for this weekend, rumours have emerged suggesting Barça's city rivals will make a move for the former Spain international. 

According to Diario AS journalist Javier Matallanas, Espanyol want Valdes, who has just finished a loan spell at Standard Liege and returned to Manchester United, where he has a contract until the end of June. He is one of new Espanyol owner Cheng Yansheng's objectives.

Valdes would be one of the key components of the new project the Chinese businesmann wants to build at Espanyol, once they have achieved safety this season. The 34-year-old is not against a return to the Catalan city after falling out with Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal.