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Tottenham potting summer swoop for versatile playmaker with 17 assists this season

Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing Villarreal midfielder Alex Baena. The 22-year-old has established himself as a key player in La Liga and he has had an excellent season so far.

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Barcelona could pull off improbable signing by including youngsters in deal

Barcelona have been linked to Villarreal playmaker Alex Baena on a number of occasions, and given the 22-year-old’s outstanding form this season, it’s no surprise that those links have intensified.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / May 13

Villa chief Vidagany scouts Villarreal attacker Baena

Aston Villa director of football operations Damian Vidagany has been on a scouting mission. The Premier League club are being linked with the signature of Alex Baena from Villarreal.

Soccer News / Football Espana / May 9

Barcelona Sporting Director Deco meets with agent of La Liga playmaker also targeted by Aston Villa

Barcelona Sporting Director has held a meeting with Gareth Bale’s former agent Jonathan Barnett, who also counts Villarreal playmaker Alex Baena amongst his clients.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / May 1

Villarreal president Roig waiting for Sorloth, Baena offers

Villarreal president Fernando Roig insists there's no plans to sell their best attackers. Winger Alex Baena and centre-forward Alexander Sorloth have both been linked with moves away ahead of the summer market.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / May 1

Aston Villa readying bid for Villarreal winger Alex Baena

Aston Villa are readying a bid for Villarreal winger Alex Baena. Relevo says Villa are looking at Baena ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. Villa manager Unai Emery is said to be a big fan of the player.

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 30

Aston Villa preparing to make summer move for La Liga’s leading assist maker

For the most part, it’s been a fairly underwhelming season for Villarreal, although recent results have seen them enter the European race. Last weekend’s 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano was an impressive one, and the star of the show was Alex Baena, who assisted all three goals for the Yellow Submarine.

Villarreal News / Tribal Football / April 29

Villarreal winger Alex Baena: Who wouldn't want to play for Barça?

Villarreal winger Alex Baena admits he'd like to play for Barcelona in the future. Baena admits that a move to Cataluyna really appeals. "Who wouldn't want to play for Bara?

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 29

Leading assist-maker in La Liga reveals desire to play for Barcelona but also hints deal won’t happen

Villarreal playmaker Alex Baena is in outstanding form all season for Villarreal, despite the fact it has been a difficult season for the Yellow Submarine.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / April 28

Villarreal coach Marcelino delighted with Sorloth, Baena for victory over Rayo

Villarreal coach Marcelino was left delighted with their 3-0 win against Rayo Vallecano. Alexander Sorloth scored twice on the day. Marcelino said: "There is no perfect game, when you play a good one you want to be better.

Villarreal News / Football Espana / April 5

Matteo Moretto Transfer Column: Eric Garcia comments, Andriy Lunin agent change and Alex Baena

Matteo Moretto gives Football España exclusive information on the latest deals dominating the papers in Spain, as revealed in Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 22

Villarreal star Alex Baena puts out gruesome photo of battered foot after Lucas Vazquez challenge

Villarreal midfielder Alex Baena is one of the least popular players at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga, but he refuses to back away from conflict with the club.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 7

Villarreal handed major boost as key player’s injury is not serious, should be available to face Real Sociedad

During Villarreal’s disappointing goalless draw with Maccabi Haifa on Wednesday, Alex Baena was forced off after picking up a head injury. There was major concern for the matter, which forced the 22-year-old to go to hospital.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 7

Villarreal star Alex Baena in hospital after head knock in Europa League clash

Villarreal endured a frustrating night on Wednesday as they caught up on their Europa League clash with Maccabi Haifa at La Ceramica, but could not take all three points.

Villarreal News / Football Espana / December 5

Barcelona manager Xavi keen on ‘€20-30m’ international who has history with Real Madrid

Barcelona are some way off spending tens of millions on extra depth, but that will not stop the Blaugrana identifying potential targets in the event they can do so in the near future.

Villarreal News / Tribal Football / November 15

Real Madrid midfielder Valverde: I don't regret Baena clash

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde has recalled his carpark clash with Villarreal's Alex Baena last season. Valverde attacked Baena in the stadium carpark after their LaLiga claim amid claims he was taunted about his pregnant.

Villarreal News / Football Espana / November 14

Federico Valverde breaks silence on Alex Baena altercation – 'Sometimes you have to stand up for yourself and your family'

In April, Federico Valverde was accused of punching Alex Baena after Real Madrid lost to Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu. The latter filed a complaint, although it has since been archived.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / November 9

Villarreal coach Pacheta relieved after late win at Maccabi Haifa: The boys are struggling

Villarreal coach Pacheta was left relieved with their 2-1 win at Europa League opponents Maccabi Haifa. Alex Baena and Alexander Sorloth struck late for the win.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 16

Aston Villa ready to move for €60 million-rated playmaker in January

Aston Villa are interested in signing the Villarreal midfielder Alex Baena. A report from Fichajes claims that Aston Villa tried to sign the player during the summer transfer as well but they failed with their approach.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / October 15

Aston Villa move to trump Barcelona for Villarreal attacker Alex Baena

Aston Villa are interested in Villarreal attacker Alex Baena. Baena is a target for Barcelona, but the Catalans' financial concerns mean any deal may need to wait until June.

Soccer News / Football Espana / September 30

Villarreal could be without key man for up to four matches after red card against Getafe

Villarreal drew 0-0 with Getafe on Saturday, in what was a frustrating afternoon for the Groguets. However, it was a result that they will take in the circumstances, as they had to play with 10 men for much of the game.

Soccer News / Football Espana / September 12

Alex Baena on cloud nine after scoring on international debut for Spain

On Tuesday, Spain made it back-to-back demolitions in Euro 2024 qualifying. They defeated Georgia 7-1 on Friday, and followed it up by thrashing Cyprus 6-0 in Granada, with goals from Gavi, Mikel Merino, Joselu Mato, Ferran Torres (x2) and Alex Baena.

Villarreal News / FanNation Futbol / April 10, 2023

Alex Baena To Press Charges Against Federico Valverde Over Alleged Assault In Real Madrid Parking Lot

Villarreal winger Alex Baena has decided to press charges against Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde. Baena has alleged that Valverde punched him in the face in the parking lot of the Bernabeu stadium after Villarreal won 3-2 at Real on Saturday.

Villarreal News / Bolavip US / April 9, 2023

Fede Valverde's wife issues heartfelt response after Real Madrid player allegedly strikes Alex Baena

Fede Valverde, a Real Madrid midfielder, was involved in a parking lot brawl with Alex Baena of Villarreal after the latter reportedly made comments about Valverde's wife experiencing a near-miscarriage earlier this year.

Villarreal News / Bolavip US / April 9, 2023

How could La Liga punish Real Madrid's Federico Valverde after punching Villarreal's Alex Baena?

The physical fight between Federico Valverde and Alex Baena after Real Madrid's clash with Villarreal on Saturday has been all anybody can talk about in Spanish media outlets since the news emerged.