Mallorca's sporting management has identified 21-year-old Moroccan international Ilias Akhomach as a potential reinforcement for the winter transfer window, and he has become a priority. It is reported that the club needs to restructure its attack, particularly the right wing. This interest in Akhomach follows the club's consideration of other options, such as Yáser Asprilla, for whom a potential loan from Girona was considered too expensive at a requested price of 2 million euros. Akhomach is currently with his national team at the Africa Cup of Nations, has a contract with Villarreal until 2027, and has registered 6 goals and 7 assists in 66 appearances. The winger joined Villarreal in July 2023 and has made 9 appearances in LaLiga this season. He has 11 caps for Morocco. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €12.00m. Deportivo Alavés and Getafe have also been recently linked with the player.