As such, the report suggests the Hammers have £20million put aside for the potential winter snare of ‘the Salford Silva’, a name given due to his likeness to former City star David Silva.

Silva arrived in Manchester from Valencia in July 2010 as a World Cup winner. David adapted quickly to the Premier League, his talents immediately winning over the City fans. His first goal for the ...

David Silva celebrates his 39th birthday today. The Spanish midfielder played in the Premier League for ten years with Manchester City, winning four league titles, two FA Cups and four League Cups.

Silva is one of the most decorated players in City’s history, having lifted 13 trophies over the past ten years, as well as being a World Cup winner and European Champion with Spain. ‘Made in Gran ...