Franco-Ivorian defender Nathan Zézé is on the verge of joining Spanish outfit Villarreal in the ongoing summer transfer window.
Villarreal are executing an aggressive effort to bolster their squad for the new season, having secured qualification to participate in the upcoming UEFA Champions League.
The Spanish outfit has been in the market searching for a new centre-back following Logan Costa’s injury setback.
According to reports, Villarreal are close to securing the signature of the talented defender, having already submitted a transfer fee worth €22m.
Despite interest from both Inter Milan and AFC Bournemouth, the Spanish outfit are said to be closing in on the defender.
Both Milan and Bournemouth could not meet Nantes valuation of their academy product, giving Villarreal a massive advantage.
The 20-year-old left-footed centre-back has played 35 games with Les Canaris, although his previous campaign was blighted by a serious ankle injury.
Meanwhile, promoted Saudi Pro League side Neom SC has also submitted a bid, but lower than Villarreal’s.
