Villarreal´s Pellegrini wants Saviola

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04th January 2007

Villarreal´s coach Manuel Pellegrini wants Barcelona striker Javier Saviola to enforce his attacking line during the winter transfer period.
With Turkish International Nihat and Antonio Guayre out for the long term, Pellegrini is looking for a cover and a player to challenge Diego Forlan and Jose Mari. Villarreal coach Pellegrini explained:

Saviola's situation, not being able to play, is bad for football. I don't know the reasons why he isn't playing for Barcelona, but he is a player of great quality who would succeed anywhere he goes.

Villarreal is looking for a loan deal and this would suit als Javier Saviola, who will negotiate a Bosman free transfer in the summer. saviola only plays a minor part in Frank Rijkaards plans and will only be selected as cover for injured players or in the Copa del Rey competition.