Xavi Hernández, Barcelona coach, has recently turned his attention to strengthening the midfield, thinking for some time about the figure of the Spanish international Álex Baena, who is currently at Villarreal, and who apparently is being closely monitored by the management sport headed by Deco.
Baena, whose termination clause is set at 60 million euros after his last contract renewal, has attracted the interest of Xavi due to his great performances during the last season and the beginning of this one, with the Barcelona coach looking for players with the profile offensive similar to that of Baena, all with the main idea of strengthening its squad for the future, in an operation that will depend on the financial situation of the Catalan club.
The Premier, on the prowl
Barcelona, however, is not the only one interested in signing Baena, since teams like Aston Villa have also expressed interest in the young midfielder, with financial issues being, as we say, those that will play a fundamental role in determining whether it will materialize. or not this transfer in the next transfer market, Barcelona will be able to close one of its star signings for the coming season.