Villarreal CF targets Akhomach and Boudaoui in transfer interest

Villarreal CF is reportedly monitoring several players as they manage their squad for upcoming seasons. The Spanish club is showing interest in Moroccan international Ilias Akhomach, who recently returned to the team following a loan spell at Rayo Vallecano. While Villarreal views the 22-year-old winger as a rotation option for the 2026-2027 season, several other clubs, including Osasuna, Espanyol, Celta Vigo, and Olympique de Marseille, have expressed interest in his services.

Additionally, Villarreal has conducted exploratory inquiries regarding Algerian midfielder Hicham Boudaoui. The 26-year-old, who has played for OGC Nice for seven seasons, is entering the final stages of his contract. Villarreal is assessing the conditions of a potential transfer for the experienced international, though no formal offer has been made at this time.