Villarreal playmaker Alex Baena has very much played his way into the consciousness of Europe’s giants, and perhaps even the Spain squad for the Euros this summer.
Villarreal president Fernando Roig insists they have no intention of selling Alex Baena. The 22-year-old has signed a new deal recently, keeping him as a Yellow Submarine until 2028.
It’s been a marvellous second half of the season for Villarreal, which has been spearheaded by two players in particular: Alexander Sorloth, who is only one goal behind Artem Dovbyk in the Pichichi Trophy race, and Alex Baena, who leads La Liga in assists (13).
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing Villarreal midfielder Alex Baena. The 22-year-old has established himself as a key player in La Liga and he has had an excellent season so far.
Barcelona have been linked to Villarreal playmaker Alex Baena on a number of occasions, and given the 22-year-old’s outstanding form this season, it’s no surprise that those links have intensified.
Aston Villa director of football operations Damian Vidagany has been on a scouting mission. The Premier League club are being linked with the signature of Alex Baena from Villarreal.
Barcelona Sporting Director has held a meeting with Gareth Bale’s former agent Jonathan Barnett, who also counts Villarreal playmaker Alex Baena amongst his clients.
Villarreal president Fernando Roig insists there's no plans to sell their best attackers. Winger Alex Baena and centre-forward Alexander Sorloth have both been linked with moves away ahead of the summer market.
Aston Villa are readying a bid for Villarreal winger Alex Baena. Relevo says Villa are looking at Baena ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. Villa manager Unai Emery is said to be a big fan of the player.
For the most part, it’s been a fairly underwhelming season for Villarreal, although recent results have seen them enter the European race. Last weekend’s 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano was an impressive one, and the star of the show was Alex Baena, who assisted all three goals for the Yellow Submarine.
Villarreal winger Alex Baena admits he'd like to play for Barcelona in the future. Baena admits that a move to Cataluyna really appeals. "Who wouldn't want to play for Bara?
Villarreal midfielder Alex Baena has addressed a reported altercation with Real Madrid star Fede Valverde last season for the first time publicly, and defended his character over slanderous claims made about him, in his view.
Villarreal coach Marcelino was left delighted with their 3-0 win against Rayo Vallecano. Alexander Sorloth scored twice on the day. Marcelino said: "There is no perfect game, when you play a good one you want to be better.
Matteo Moretto gives Football España exclusive information on the latest deals dominating the papers in Spain, as revealed in Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is said to still be involved in planning for next season alongside Sporting Director Deco, something that gave further momentum to talk of him potentially going back on his decision to leave the club.
Villarreal midfielder Alex Baena is one of the least popular players at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga, but he refuses to back away from conflict with the club.
During Villarreal’s disappointing goalless draw with Maccabi Haifa on Wednesday, Alex Baena was forced off after picking up a head injury. There was major concern for the matter, which forced the 22-year-old to go to hospital.
Villarreal endured a frustrating night on Wednesday as they caught up on their Europa League clash with Maccabi Haifa at La Ceramica, but could not take all three points.
Barcelona are some way off spending tens of millions on extra depth, but that will not stop the Blaugrana identifying potential targets in the event they can do so in the near future.
Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde has recalled his carpark clash with Villarreal's Alex Baena last season. Valverde attacked Baena in the stadium carpark after their LaLiga claim amid claims he was taunted about his pregnant.
In April, Federico Valverde was accused of punching Alex Baena after Real Madrid lost to Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu. The latter filed a complaint, although it has since been archived.
Villarreal coach Pacheta was left relieved with their 2-1 win at Europa League opponents Maccabi Haifa. Alex Baena and Alexander Sorloth struck late for the win.
Aston Villa are interested in signing the Villarreal midfielder Alex Baena. A report from Fichajes claims that Aston Villa tried to sign the player during the summer transfer as well but they failed with their approach.
Fede Valverde, a Real Madrid midfielder, was involved in a parking lot brawl with Alex Baena of Villarreal after the latter reportedly made comments about Valverde's wife experiencing a near-miscarriage earlier this year.
The physical fight between Federico Valverde and Alex Baena after Real Madrid's clash with Villarreal on Saturday has been all anybody can talk about in Spanish media outlets since the news emerged.
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