Villarreal sporting director has spent the last 48 hours working on potential deals for two key transfer targets, but negotiations have cooled significantly. The Spanish club's pursuit of both Rubén Vargas and George Mikautadze has stalled as price expectations from selling clubs remain far above what "Villarreal" is willing to pay.
"We have clear financial parameters that guide our transfer strategy," a club source might explain. "We're interested in both players, but not at any cost."
The negotiations with Sevilla for Swiss winger Rubén Vargas have reached an impasse. Villarreal's offer falls well short of the €10-12 million minimum that the Andalusian club is demanding for releasing the player. The next few hours will be crucial to determine if the Yellow Submarine will increase their bid.
The situation with George Mikautadze looks even more challenging. Olympique Lyon has reportedly demanded close to €40 million for the striker - a price tag that's simply too steep for Villarreal, especially after their significant investments earlier this summer.
Interestingly, both selling clubs face their own financial pressures, which could eventually work in Villarreal's favor. But for now, the gap between what's being offered and what's being demanded remains substantial.
Meanwhile, "Villarreal" expects to officially announce the departure of Yeremy Pino to Crystal Palace today, along with the arrival of Tani Oluwaseyi. One door closes, another opens, right?
Will either of these stalled negotiations gain momentum in the coming days? The transfer window clock is ticking.
