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.
The 23-year-old midfielder has a £50 million release clause in his contract, and it will be interesting to see if his suitors are willing to pay up. Tottenham would certainly use more quality and depth in the middle of the park and Baena would be a superb acquisition for them. They have the financial means to pay the asking price and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.
The Spanish international has registered five assists and a goal in La Liga this season and is capable of operating on both flanks and a central attacking midfielder. He could be the ideal acquisition for Tottenham as they look to add more depth to the side in the final third.
He could be a quality option for Arsenal as well as they look to bring in an alternative to Martin Odegaard. They have been overly dependent on the Norwegian international and Baena will give them more options to work with.
James Maddison has been quite inconsistent this season and the competition for places could help him improve. Furthermore, Baena’s versatility will be an added bonus. Son Heung-min has not been at his best and Richarlison has had injury problems. Baena will be able to slot into multiple roles and add creativity and goals to the side.
The opportunity to play in the Premier League could be quite exciting for the Spanish international, and it would be a step up in his career. He will look to prove himself in English football and fight for trophies with Tottenham if the move goes through.
Meanwhile, the player is still only 23 and he has plenty of room for improvement. He is likely to grow as a player with coaching and experience. He could easily justify the £50 million investment in the coming seasons.
