Barcelona have been linked with Villarreal’s rising star Alex Baena on a number of occasions this season, and as La Liga’s leading assist provider, it is not hard to see why. Recently included in the Spain squad, if he does leave the Yellow Submarine, it is highly unlikely to be on a train going up the coast.
Baena had been identified as a possible target for Blaugrana, who like his use of the ball, his technical ability and versatility. They see him as someone that could be used as a central midfielder or on the left side of attack, coming inside.
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