Spanish side Villarreal have pulled out of the sale of Marco Ruben to the Latics after the two teams could not agree on a fee for the striker.

A message posted this morning on the Villarreal official website confirms that the Spanish side have pulled out of negotiations after demanding almost £7 million for the striker.

The Latics were prepared to pay upwards of £4 million for the striker, but Villarreal wanted too much in add ons.

The transfer window closes at 5pm on February 1st.

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