Villarreal has placed Amine Gouiri on its shortlist as a possible replacement for Georges Mikautadze, whose future at the club is uncertain. Gouiri is a 26-year-old Algerian centre-forward from Marseille, and his contract with the club runs until 2029. The Algerian international has also been linked with clubs including Como, Fenerbahçe, and Galatasaray, and his current market value is €28 million according to Transfermarkt.