Villarreal were already looking to add another striker to their squad for the second half of this season, but it has now been confirmed that Ilias Akhomach suffered a complete tear of his anterior cruciate ligament during Saturday's win against Alaves, that desire grew for the high-flying Liga side.
Club officials have already started to shake up the market, and a familiar face has emerged as a main target: Goncalo Guedes. The 27-year-old spent the first half of 2024 at La Ceramica, and second ReliefVillarreal want to return to another loan deal.
Guedes would also be the favorite of Villarreal coach Marcelino Garcia Toral, with whom he has a very good relationship. They were united when the Portuguese attack joined in January, and 12 months later, they could be reunited.
Even before Ilias' injury, Villarreal The owners were worried about the physical problems suffered by the likes of Ayoze Perez and Gerard Moreno this season, so another option was wanted. It remains to be seen if Guedes is that player who is being pursued during the winter transfer window.
