Villarreal are moving with intent to complete the signing of Thomas Partey, seeing him as a key piece in their Champions League return.
The Spanish club believe the Ghanaian midfielder can add bite and experience to their midfield, and talks are progressing fast despite growing noise around the move.
On August 5, Partey appeared in a London court where he faced five rape charges and one count of sexual assault.
He was granted conditional bail, allowing him to travel and work while awaiting trial, which is set to resume at the Old Bailey on September 2.
