Bologna made a 12 million euro bid for Diego López, which Valencia turned down, opting instead to extend his contract until 2029. Valencia's decision to keep López, a promising young winger, highlights their dedication to nurturing homegrown talent despite notable interest from Serie A. This strategy is consistent with Valencia's recent efforts to secure key players on long-term contracts, as they similarly declined a significant offer from Sunderland for another player, Tárrega. The extension of López's contract is viewed as an essential part of Valencia's plan to rebuild and strengthen their squad during a busy transfer window.