article_snippet: The purchase of Roberto Soldado from Valencia has not worked out as either party would have liked .
article_snippet: Having sold Gareth Bale to Real Madrid, chairman Daniel Levy spent £68million on proven internationals in Erik Lamela, Roberto Soldado and Paulinho —
article_snippet: but they have failed to impress, and the club are prepared for a major loss if they can offload Roberto Soldado from Valencia and Paulinho in the summer.
article_snippet: Erik Lamela has also been disappointing for the club having arrived from Roma .