Valencia has shown interest in acquiring the 26-year-old Portuguese goalkeeper Luis Maximiano from Almería to bolster their goalkeeping lineup. Reports from 'El Desmarque' indicate that the initial offer was turned down as Almería is firm on not selling him for under eight million euros. This decision aligns with Valencia's strategy to strengthen their team after a successful 2024-2025 season, during which they shifted from battling relegation to vying for European competition. The exit of Giorgi Mamardashvili to Liverpool has created a vacancy in the goalkeeper role, leading Valencia to consider Maximiano, who participated in 30 games last season for Almería, achieving six clean sheets and allowing 47 goals. Under the new guidance of coach Carlos Corberán, Valencia's management is eager to recruit a competitive goalkeeper to vie for the starting position. Maximiano's contract with Almería is valid until June 2029, and Transfermarkt values his current market worth at €3.00m.