Villarreal want to keep Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez in Spain.
The Mexico international has requested a meeting with Barca coach Pep Guardiola to discuss where he sits in the trainer's plans for the coming season.
If Marquez leaves the meeting without guarantees, he will seek a move away.
Villarreal and Juventus are monitoring developments closely.
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