As the winter transfer window approaches, Villarreal FC is quietly embarking on a defensive upgrade. According to Fabrizio Romano, Villarreal have shown a keen interest in Besiktas defender Eric Bailly and are expected to bring him in the winter window. This undoubtedly injected a shot in the arm for the Yellow Submarine's defensive line and made fans look forward to the future of the team.
Eric Bailly, the 25-year-old Ivory Coast international, has quickly established himself at the heart of the team's defence since joining Besiktas in 2017. Over the past two seasons, he has played 61 games for the team, contributing three goals and four assists. His impressive performances have caught the attention of a number of European giants, and Villarreal has emerged as his potential next home.
Villarreal have excelled in European competition in recent years, but the defence has always been a weakness in the team. Especially last season, the team suffered a waterloo in the Champions League, and the instability of the defensive line became an important reason for the team's decline in results. Therefore, in this winter transfer window, the team's management decided to make targeted reinforcements to the defensive line to improve the overall strength of the team.
However, the deal was not all smooth sailing. It is reported that Besiktas are open to Bailly's departure, but they want a reasonable **. In addition, Bailly himself needs time to think about his future. Therefore, Villarreal will need to complete the negotiation and signing of this deal in a short period of time after the winter window opens.
To sum up, Villarreal's introduction of Bailly in the winter window is undoubtedly an important upgrade to the defensive line. The arrival of the Ivory Coast defender is expected to allow the team to regain their competitiveness in the Champions League. Fans are also looking forward to Bailly's quick integration into the team and working together for the future of the Yellow Submarine. Stay tuned for a follow-up report on how Bailly can help Villarreal make waves in the winter transfer market