Barry's height makes him a huge threat in the air and he ranked second of all forwards in Europe's major leagues (and top of anyone in La Liga) for aerial duel success in 2024-25, winning 66.7% of his 153 challenges (minimum 100 aerial duels).

According to RMC Sport, that solution may come from Spain, where Villarreal are reported to be negotiating with the player over a potential move. Disasi does have four (!) more years of a (presumably fairly) lucrative Chelsea contract left, so this is far from a done deal for the La Liga side.

Atlético Madrid and Villarreal are putting the final touches on a deal that would finally see Aston Villa target Álex Baena move to Atleti in a deal totaling €50 million ($58.5m), sources have told ESPN.

Atletico Madrid have signed Spanish midfielder Alex Baena from Villarreal, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday, with the 23-year-old signing a five-year contract in a deal reportedly worth 50 million euros ($58.

THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are well underway with some huge deals in the pipeline over the next few weeks! Tottenham remain locked in talks with West Ham over a potential

Villarreal have made contact with Chelsea defender Axel Disasi about signing him this summer, according to Foot Mercato.The French international’s future at Stamford Bridge is increasingly

Aston Villa will face French club Olympique de Marseille and Spanish side Villarreal in pre-season friendlies.Unai Emery's men travel to Ligue 1 outfit Marseille on Saturday 9 August, with kick-off at 18:00 BST.

Villarreal has initiated contacts to try to sign the French center-back Axel Disasi, currently playing for Chelsea. The team led by Marcelino García Toral seeks to add solidity to their defense and sees in the 27-year-old defender a key piece to strengthen a line that needs hierarchy and physical presence for the new season.