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Manchester United are preparing for a busy summer transfer window as clubs have started working on new signings. One of those targets is Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha, as he is appreciated by head coach Ruben Amorim and deemed a perfect fit for the Red Devils at this stage of the project.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 23

Atletico Madrid consider including player in bid for marquee signing this summer

Villarreal star Alex Baena turned down the chance to more than triple his salary in the January transfer window, after a Saudi Arabian side was willing to activate his €60m release clause, proving that he is not solely concerned with money.

Villarreal News / Football Espana / April 20

Atletico Madrid willing to sell 25-year-old Premier League target

Atletico Madrid are expecting to be busy this summer, even if they are unlikely to spend as much as they did in 2024. They are eyeing multiple big signings, but this could also mean that there are significant sales.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 3

Alex Baena among two priority summer signings for Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid spent big last summer, but despite this, there are still significant problems in Diego Simeone’s squad – but their hope is that these can be addressed during the upcoming transfer window.

Soccer News / Football Espana / March 25

Aston Villa rated as closest competition to Atletico Madrid in race for La Liga playmaker

Atletico Madrid are expected to be busy during the summer transfer window, and they have their eyes on a very important deal for Alex Baena, who is considered to be one of their leading targets.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 21

Arsenal rival Manchester City for transfer of 23-year-old with 14 G/A this season

Arsenal and Manchester City are reportedly among the transfer suitors for Villarreal winger Alex Baena, who could also be a target for Saudi Pro League clubs.

Villarreal News / To The Lane And Back / January 31

Saudi Pro League side wants to sign 23yo Tottenham & Arsenal target

Tottenham Hotspur had been trying to pursue a move for Villarreal’s game-changing sensation Alex Baena, who has been taking massive strides in the ongoing campaign in the Spanish top tier.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 30

€60m La Liga star turns down Saudi Arabia move

Numerous players have swapped La Liga for Saudi Arabia in the last 18 months, but for now at least, one of them won’t be Alex Baena. The 23-year-old has been subjected to significant speculation over the last 24 hours, but it will be immaterial in the end.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 30

Al Ahli prepared to pay La Liga superstar’s €60m release clause

Al Ahli have been shopping in La Liga in recent months. They are leading candidates to sign Vinicius Junior, and now another top player is on their list of possible signings for 2025: Alex Baena.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 25

Villarreal aiming for club-record sale with Atletico Madrid target Alex Baena

Alex Baena has been the standout performer for Villarreal over the last 18 months, as well as one of La Liga’s best players in the same period. However, the double-edged sword in this scenario is that his level of performances has meant that a number of clubs have taken an interest in signing him.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 23

Villarreal set affordable asking price for La Liga sensation Alex Baena

Alex Baena has been one of the best players in La Liga over the last 18 months, and because of this, interest has grown in his services. He has regularly been linked with the Premier League, while it has recently been reported that Atletico Madrid consider him to be their top target for this summer’s transfer window.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 22

Villarreal star Alex Baena fires response to threats on Twitter/X – 'Thanks to ‘journalists’ like you…'

Villarreal star Alex Baena has called out a journalist on Twitter/X for inciting hatred and threats against him and his family, after an incident on Monday night.

Villarreal News / Football Espana / January 9

Atletico Madrid make first move for leading transfer target

Atletico Madrid won’t be as big-spending in 2025 as they were last summer, but they are still eyeing up a major move at the end of this season, that being for Alex Baena.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 15

Arsenal and Aston Villa-linked star wants to join a ‘top ten team in the world’

Villarreal midfielder Alex Baena has been linked with a move away from the La Liga club in recent months. The 23-year-old has established himself as one of the most promising young players in the Spanish league, and it is no surprise that top clubs are keen on him.

Villarreal News / Football Espana / December 13

Villarreal star Alex Baena willing to forgive Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde

Villarreal playmaker Alex Baena is willing to turn the page on his feud with Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde, the 23-year-old has explained. The Uruguayan midfielder was accused of assault by Baena after a match between the two in April of 2022.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 22

'Deal could be agreed' – Aston Villa tipped to beat Tottenham to sign versatile attacker in January

Aston Villa are reportedly preparing to secure the services of Villarreal’s highly-rated attacker Alex Baena, with plans to finalise a pre-agreement ahead of the January transfer window.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 20

This Could Turn Things Around: Tottenham Considering a Bold January Move for Villareal’s Álex Baena

Tottenham Hotspur FC are reportedly plotting to make a swoop to sign Villarreal Star Alex Baena, per reports from transfer journalist Ekrem Konur. Experts

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / November 20

Tottenham want £50m midfield architect wanted by five other PL clubs including Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Villarreal midfielder Alex Baena. The Spanish international has attracted the attention of multiple Premier League clubs with his performances, and he is also on the radar of Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Brighton, as per TBR Football.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 18

Euro 2024 winner set to snub Spurs in favour of Aston Villa for one key reason

Tottenham Hotspur are set to miss out in the race for Villarreal playmaker Alex Baena, according to the club’s former scout Bryan King. Baena has been in immense form for Villarreal so far this season, registering five assists in 11 La Liga appearances, with only Barcelona duo Raphinha (6) and Lamine Yamal (7) providing more.

Soccer News / Football Espana / November 15

Luis de la Fuente eases injury fears for Spain pair after Denmark victory

On Friday, Spain made it four victories in a row in the UEFA Nations League as they defeated Denmark 2-1 in Copenhagen – it is a result that also ensures that La Roja will finish top of their group, irrespective of the outcome of Monday’s fixture against Switzerland.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 12