Valencia CEO Gourlay: 'We're not happy with our position' as January transfer plans take shape
Valencia's Football CEO Ron Gourlay acknowledges the club's disappointing league position while hinting at January reinforcements in candid pre-match interview.
Valencia’s Football CEO Ron Gourlay has admitted the club’s current league situation ‘is not good’ while confirming Los Che are actively working to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window.
Current situation
Speaking to DAZN before Valencia’s match against Celta Vigo at Balaídos, Gourlay was refreshingly forthright about the team’s struggles this season.
“We’re not happy with the position the team finds itself in,” the CEO acknowledged, though he expressed confidence that the team can turn things around. The immediate goal, according to the Englishman, is to climb up the table as quickly as possible.
January transfer plans
While Valencia supporters will be pleased to hear the club is active in the market, Gourlay was predictably tight-lipped about specific targets. The brass at Mestalla are clearly taking a measured approach to their winter business.
The CEO explained that the sporting directorate is working carefully to:
- Assess player quality
- Evaluate tactical fit within the team
- Identify available profiles that match their requirements
When directly questioned about potential interest in Real Sociedad forward Umar Sadiq, Gourlay played a straight bat - first claiming not to understand the question before making it crystal clear he wouldn’t discuss specific targets. Proper transfer window poker face, that.
Squad confidence
Despite the current league struggles, Gourlay expressed faith in the current group of players at Baraja’s disposal.
“We have a powerful squad,” he insisted, while emphasizing that the primary intention during this window is to strengthen rather than trim numbers. The club is evaluating which additions would best complement the existing talent.
It’s clear Valencia are in the market for reinforcements, but they’re not about to splash the cash like it’s going out of fashion. Calculated moves appear to be the order of the day as they look to salvage their season.