Villarreal has its sights set on a central defender from the Premier League

The Yellow Submarine needs to reinforce its defense, and Marcelino demanded the signing of a new defender.

 
Javier Parra Peña | 19 Aug 2025 | 20.45
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Villarreal has a Premier League defender in sight.
Villarreal has a Premier League defender in sight.

Villarreal has set its sights on Pascal Struijk, a key player at Leeds United, with the intention of incorporating him before the end of the summer transfer market.

The Spanish club is looking to strengthen its defense with a versatile player who can perform well both in the center and at left-back, fitting perfectly into the needs of Marcelino García Toral.

Arriving at Leeds in 2018, Pascal Struijk has become a reference at Elland Road. Under the management of Daniel Farke, he has played in 63 matches over the last two seasons, showing strength in aerial play and ability to distribute the ball.

Although his natural position is center-back, he has also performed as a left-back in emergency situations, a versatility highly valued by clubs closely following him, including Villarreal.

With only two years left on his contract, his future in England is not guaranteed, especially after the arrival of three new defenders at Leeds: Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol, and Gabriel Gudmundsson.

Villarreal has its eye on a Premier League center-back

Villarreal's Interest in Pascal Struijk

Villarreal finished fifth in LaLiga last season and aims to solidify that position in Europe. To achieve this, they need a defender who brings experience and consistency. The possible arrival of Pascal Struijk aligns with that project, not only due to his technical abilities but also for the opportunity to give him playing time in a competitive setting like the Champions League.

According to Football Insider, the yellow club is considering making a formal offer in the coming days. The success of the operation will largely depend on Leeds' willingness to negotiate and the financial expectations surrounding the player, whose market value has risen in recent months.

From the player's perspective, a move to Villarreal would mean shifting from battling for survival in the Premier League to competing for European spots in LaLiga. This competitive leap could be crucial in his decision.

Meanwhile, in Yorkshire, they know that letting him go could generate significant resources to continue strengthening the squad. With the defense already reinforced this summer, the sale of Struijk is seen as a real possibility if the economic proposal is appealing.

Signing Pascal Struijk would be a strategic move for Villarreal. His youth, experience in England, and ability to adapt to different defensive roles make him an ideal candidate to bring more solidity to a team that aims to maintain its competitiveness in Spain and Europe.

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