Newcastle United are among a host of European clubs showing interest in signing Villarreal winger Alex Baena, according to Fichajes.
According to Fichajes, multiple clubs are willing to pay Baena’s exit fee, standing at €60m (£51m), and have taken firm steps to explore his potential move in January.
Newcastle are reportedly seen as ‘strong contenders’, alongside Forest, who have shown ‘clear interest’ in bringing the 23-year-old to the Premier League this month.
Alex Baena Eyed by Newcastle
Among Premier League clubs interested
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde and Villarreal’s Alex Baena battling for possession
According to Fichajes, Baena has yet to make a decision regarding his future, with multiple high-level clubs intensifying their efforts to land the Spaniard in recent days, including Newcastle.
Baena still has more than three years left on his contract in Spain, which expires in June 2028, although interested clubs can bypass negotiations with Villarreal by paying his aforementioned release clause.
Newcastle have yet to make any new signings in January, but are thought to be targeting a new winger to replace Miguel Almiron, now a target for Atlanta United.
The Paraguayan international has been heavily linked with a return to MLS and now appears to be nearing a departure from St James’ Park, after struggling for regular game time under Eddie Howe.
Alex Baena’s Villarreal Stats (2024/25 La Liga)
Games
17
Goals
4
Assists
5
Expected goals
4.0
Expected assisted goals
5.3
Minutes played
1,371
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Statistics courtesy of Fbref and Transfermarkt. Correct as of 20-01-25.
Newcastle United are among a host of European clubs showing interest in signing Villarreal winger Alex Baena, according to Fichajes.
According to Fichajes, multiple clubs are willing to pay Baena’s exit fee, standing at €60m (£51m), and have taken firm steps to explore his potential move in January.
Newcastle are reportedly seen as ‘strong contenders’, alongside Forest, who have shown ‘clear interest’ in bringing the 23-year-old to the Premier League this month.
Alex Baena Eyed by Newcastle
Among Premier League clubs interested
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde and Villarreal’s Alex Baena battling for possession
According to Fichajes, Baena has yet to make a decision regarding his future, with multiple high-level clubs intensifying their efforts to land the Spaniard in recent days, including Newcastle.
Baena still has more than three years left on his contract in Spain, which expires in June 2028, although interested clubs can bypass negotiations with Villarreal by paying his aforementioned release clause.
Newcastle have yet to make any new signings in January, but are thought to be targeting a new winger to replace Miguel Almiron, now a target for Atlanta United.
The Paraguayan international has been heavily linked with a return to MLS and now appears to be nearing a departure from St James’ Park, after struggling for regular game time under Eddie Howe.
Alex Baena’s Villarreal Stats (2024/25 La Liga)
Games
17
Goals
4
Assists
5
Expected goals
4.0
Expected assisted goals
5.3
Minutes played
1,371
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Statistics courtesy of Fbref and Transfermarkt. Correct as of 20-01-25.
