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According to reports, Aston Villa are in ‘pole position’ to sign Alex Baena from Unai Emery’s former club, Villarreal.
ElDesmarque in Spain reports that Villa is leading the fight to sign Baena, who has a €60 million release clause. Villa is attempting to negotiate a compensation that is lower than his release clause. According to reports, Emery persuaded Monchi to pursue the midfielder and will try to negotiate a lower sum, but may ultimately pay the release clause to secure his services.
Barcelona, a La Liga powerhouse, is also interested in signing Baena and has their own plans to gain his services. Sport.ES reports that they may explore proposing a half swap arrangement. It is stated that the player ‘dreams’ of playing for the Catalan giants, which could make it more difficult for Villa to win the race, as they would have to persuade him to leave Spain and turn down the chance to play for the five-time Champions League winners.
Baena, who won a Europa League in 2021 under Emery, has been in fine form for the Yellow Submarine this season. He has played 43 times and has got 17 assists and five goals, despite his club side being in ninth and suffering a Round of 16 exit from Europe.
