Real Madrid keen on Villarreal star Alex Baena

Real Madrid are reportedly “seriously considering” a move for Villarreal‘s Alex Baena, who has garnered attention for his impressive performance as an assist provider. The 22-year-old winger is valued at around €60 million, and his talent has not gone unnoticed, especially with Aston Villa’s Unai Emery keen on bringing him to the Premier League.

Baena has made a notable impact at Villarreal, featuring in 122 matches and contributing 20 goals along with 35 assists. His ability to create scoring opportunities has established him as one of the standout young players in La Liga. Additionally, he has represented Spain at the international level, playing five matches and scoring one goal, further enhancing his profile as a rising star.

Reports indicate that both Aston Villa and Newcastle United are eager to finalize a deal for Baena as soon as the January transfer window opens. This urgency adds pressure on Real Madrid, who may need to act swiftly if they hope to secure the player and prevent him from making a move to England.

One of the key factors in the pursuit of Baena is the presence of a release clause in his contract, which simplifies matters for interested clubs. This clause allows potential buyers to bypass negotiations with Villarreal entirely, making it easier for them to secure the young talent. According to Fichajes, Real Madrid is ready to activate the €60 million release clause if they decide to proceed with the transfer.

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However, reports suggest that Real Madrid would prefer to wait until the summer to make their move, which could leave the door open for Villa and Newcastle to capitalize on the situation. If Baena continues to impress during the first half of the season, both Premier League clubs may feel increasingly confident about their chances of securing his signature.

The competition for Baena’s services highlights the growing interest in young, talented players across Europe. With clubs like Real Madrid, Aston Villa, and Newcastle all in the mix, the stakes are high. The young Spaniard’s performance in the upcoming matches could be pivotal in influencing the decisions of these clubs.

While Real Madrid is weighing its options, Aston Villa and Newcastle appear poised to make their move for Alex Baena as early as January. The unfolding scenario is likely to keep fans and pundits alike on their toes, as the battle for the highly-rated winger continues to intensify. Whether Baena remains in Spain or makes a significant move to the Premier League will be one of the intriguing storylines as the transfer window approaches.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.