Villarreal showed interest in signing Lorenzo Insigne during the recent transfer window; however, the transfer did not come to fruition. Insigne, who was experiencing difficulties at Toronto FC, including being excluded from the squad and facing criticism from fans, attracted interest from the Spanish club as well as other teams such as Besiktas, Monza, Lazio, Fiorentina, and Como. Despite this interest, negotiations failed to progress, resulting in Insigne remaining with Toronto FC while the club continues to work on resolving his contract issues.