Italian media reports indicate that Villarreal has expressed interest in signing Koni de Winter. The 23-year-old Belgian defender, who notably performed well last season with Genoa in Serie A, is drawing attention from various European clubs. Villarreal is among the interested parties, alongside Inter, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, and West Ham United, all of whom are keen on enhancing their squads with the skilled player. It is reported that Genoa is seeking a transfer fee of 25 million euros for de Winter, whose contract with the Italian club is valid until June 2028. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be around €22 million.