Tottenham wants to sign Villarreal star Alejandro Baena
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning to sign Villarreal star Alejandro Baena, according to transfer journalist Ekrem Konur.
After appointing Ange Postecoglou as new boss at the start of last season, the Lilywhites enjoyed a stellar start last season. But they ultimately failed to maintain their momentum and finished in fifth place, outside the group. champions league place.
Spurs made some new acquisitions in the summer to continue the rebuild under the Australian boss, but the north London club have had a disappointing start to the season. They are currently tenth in the table with 16 points from 11 games.
So, Tottenham are apparently planning to strengthen the squad in the next window to help Postecoglou turn things around. writing in unknown, Konur He claims that Spurs have shown interest in Baena and believe the Spaniard would be an important acquisition to solve their midfield problems.
The 23-year-old is contracted until 2028 with the Yellow Submarine and has a £50m release clause included in his current deal.
Baena to Tottenham
However, the journalist assures that acquiring Baena will not be easy for Tottenham since Villa Aston, city of manchester, Newcastle UnitedEditAtlético de Madrid and Barcelona They are also interested in securing your service.
The Villarreal star is a versatile player, as he can play both on the wings and in the attacking midfield and in the area-to-area role. He has been showing his best at the Estadio de la Cerámica as a left back in recent times.
In 10 starts in the league, he has scored just one goal and had five assists so far this season. Following his eye-catching recent performances, he has now also secured a place in the Spanish team and even scored his first goal for his country in a Nations League match against Serbia last month.
Tottenham lack depth in their midfield department, so signing a new midfielder would be the right decision and Baena would be an excellent acquisition if they buy him.
However, it remains to be seen whether the north London club will finally adopt a concrete strategy to sign the Villarreal man in the upcoming winter window.
