Aston Villa are one of many clubs to have interest in Villarreal midfielder Alex Baena.
The 21-year-old has signed a contract with the Yellow Submarines until 2028.
However, he still has a buyout clause of around 50 million, which may be in Villa's reach.
Per Birmingham Live, boss Unai Emery wants to be reunited with a player he coached at Villarreal.
The midfielder has been key for the La Liga side as they finished the season strongly.
While he is happy in Spain, a move to the Premier League may be very tempting.