Villarreal Closing in on €16m Deal for Centre-Back
Emery Bolsters Defense Ahead of New Season
Villarreal is reportedly close to completing the signing of a €16 million centre-back from Ligue 1. The Yellow Submarine has identified the player as a priority target to strengthen their defense ahead of the upcoming season.
Stats and Analysis
- The defender has made over 100 appearances in Ligue 1, scoring 10 goals.
- He has been capped by his national team on multiple occasions.
- Villarreal conceded 40 goals in La Liga last season, the fourth-highest in the top half of the table.
Alternative Targets
Villarreal has also been linked with other centre-backs in recent weeks, including:
- Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Pau Torres (Manchester United)
- Jules Kounde (Sevilla)
Recent Transfer Activity
Villarreal has already been active in the transfer market this summer, signing several players, including:
- Pepe Reina (free transfer from Lazio)
- Giovani Lo Celso (loan from Tottenham Hotspur)
- Alfonso Pedraza (free transfer from Betis)
La Liga Rivalry
Villarreal's move for a centre-back is a timely one, as several of their rivals have also strengthened in defense this summer.
- Barcelona has signed Andreas Christensen from Chelsea.
- Real Madrid has brought in Antonio Rudiger from Chelsea.
- Atletico Madrid has signed Nahuel Molina from Udinese.
Next Steps
Villarreal is expected to announce the signing of the centre-back in the coming days. The player is likely to join the squad for pre-season training before the start of the new La Liga campaign.
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