Crystal Palace, Brighton, and Sunderland are among several Premier League clubs monitoring Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye. The 27-year-old Senegal international joined Villarreal in July 2024 and his contract runs until 2028. A report in June 2026 stated that Villarreal had rejected offers exceeding €40 million during the January 2026 window, while a separate report from April 2026 stated Manchester United was prepared to trigger a €45 million release clause.