Villarreal are keen to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia in
the summer.
Almunia has never been considered first choice at Arsenal since
joining the club from Celta Vigo in 2004.
The Spaniard has made 42 appearances for The Gunners, but the bulk
of those have come in cup competitions.
He has started just one Premiership game this season, but prior to
Sunday's Carling Cup final, voiced his determination to become the
club's No.1.
With Jens Lehmann likely to leave Emirates Stadium at the end of
the season, the keeper's job could be up for grabs next term.
However, reports in Spain suggest Villarreal, who brought in Robert
Pires and Pascal Cygan from Arsenal last year, want to tempt
Almunia back to his homeland.
A Yellow Submarines director told the Spanish media: "He is a
priority for us."
Sebastian Viera and Mariano Barbosa have shared the goalkeeping
duties at Villarreal this season, but neither has impressed,
prompting the interest in Almunia.