Villarreal is interested in Clément Lenglet, but he prefers Atlético Madrid. His departure could help with Barcelona's salary cap.

Clément Lenglet is nearing an exit from FC Barcelona this summer. The club is accelerating to finalize a loan agreement. Deco, the sporting director of FC Barcelona, met with Lenglet's agent, Grégory Dakad, to advance the deal. Lenglet's high salary is a handicap. He is wanted by Atlético de Madrid and Villarreal. He has previously been on loan to Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa. Despite interest from a Saudi club, he prefers to stay in European football.

Clement Lenglet will leave Barcelona in the coming days. Deco, the club's sporting director, met with Gregory Dakad, the player's agent, to outline the player's departure. Lenglet has a salary of 16 million euros and two years remaining on his contract. Villarreal is interested in the player but is unwilling to cover his full salary. Negotiations are close to finalizing the financial aspects.

Clement Lenglet is in the middle of negotiations for a third loan to another team, with the intention of including a purchase option at the chosen destination. Villarreal is one of the clubs interested in his acquisition.