Valencia Eyeing Van Oevelen Loan
Tuesday, 11th Aug 2026 16:24
Valencia are interested in signing Blues keeper Kayne van Oevelen on loan, according to a Spanish report.
The La Liga club were keen on recruiting the 23-year-old on a permanent basis prior to his move to Town from Volendam but, despite having agreed personal terms, had been unable to settle on a fee with the Eredivisie side.
However, according to Levante EMV, Valencia have now revived their interest, wanting to sign Van Oevelen on loan for the season and have made contact with his representatives.
When Van Oevelen was signed in late July, the Blues were looking to send him out on loan for the season to a Championship club.
That plan was put on hold when Christian Walton suffered a foot injury in training, but manager Gary O’Neil said at the weekend that the former Brighton man is close to a return and will be with the squad which travels to Germany on Wednesday for a mini-training camp and friendly at Union Berlin on Saturday.
Town may now be willing to allow Van Oevelen, who has signed a five-year deal, out for the season in order to play regularly and gain further senior experience.
Championship sides Bolton Wanderers, Millwall, Wrexham and Middlesbrough were all previously linked with loan interest in Van Oevelen, although since then Boro have brought in Manchester United’s Radek Vitek and the Welshmen have since signed Anthony Patterson from Sunderland.
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