After recently showing their interest in Czech winger Jaroslav Plasil, ‘El Submarino’ are now keeping a close eye on Iranian international, Javad Nekounam.
According to Marca, Villarreal are prepared to sign the 28-year-old midfielder by buying out the €5 million clause in his contract, although it is believed that the club will conduct negotiations first with the Pamplona-based outfit to avoid having to pay the fee in full, with Mati Fernandez being included in the deal.
The Chilean has attracted interest from Osasuna, who could also turn to Julian De Guzman, who is set to be released on a free by Deportivo La Coruna, to replace Nekounam.