With one week to go until the market closes, several teams in the League are trying to strengthen certain positions to achieve their squad targets for this 2024/2025 season. pending accounts of the main First Division clubs.
the real Madrid
It doesn’t seem like anyone else is joining Kylian Mbappé’s Real Madrid. On the contrary, a central defender, since Carlo Ancelotti currently only has Antonio Rüdiger and Eder Militao. Jesús Vallejo doesn’t count and David Alaba is still injured. Even so, unless there is a surprise, there won’t be any signings. At least that’s what he said himself. Carletto.
FC Barcelona
Barça continues to suffer from its economic crisis, which has not yet allowed it to sign Dani Olmo. Additional reinforcements could arrive, as sporting director Deco pointed out. The departure of Ilkay Gündogan lightens the wage bill, but perhaps a few more departures like those of Vítor Roque or Clément Lenglet are necessary to undertake an operation. The left winger and the right back are the most sought-after positions. The last to ring for the latter was Marc Pubill (Almería).
Atletico Madrid
Atleti have been big players in the transfer market in recent days, but they need to strengthen their central position. There is talk of Feyenoord star David Hancko or Lenglet. Javi Galán, after his loan to Real Sociedad last season, also doesn’t seem to count for Diego Pablo Simeone in this one; and Thomas Lemar is also on the exit ramp.
Girona
Girona have registered 12 departures in this market. Ahead of his league debut, Míchel admitted that the City squad was immersed in a “difficult process” to “grow” the club that is making its Champions League debut. However, he explained the need to incorporate four or five players in specific positions, of which only striker Bojan Miovski has since been confirmed. The coach has also requested a goalkeeper, an attacking midfielder and a full-back.
Athletics club
Ernesto Valverde’s team needs a central defender and Aymeric Laporte remains the favourite. The former Athletic player has started his second season in Saudi Arabia, a league even less demanding than Spain; but he has shown his good level in the European Cup.
Royal Society
Real Madrid are waiting for a central defender to replace Robin Le Normand. There has been talk of Mats Hummels (who finds himself without a team after terminating his contract with Borussia Dortmund). The case of Mikel Merino, who is about to sign with Arsenal, could be more painful, so he would also need a replacement in midfield.
Betis
Betis have started the season well, but have a demanding schedule with their participation in the Conference League. From Barcelona, it is assumed that they will use the services of Vitor Roque. On the other hand, there is speculation about the departure of Rodri Sánchez.
Beyond the teams that will compete in Europe, there are many focuses on the Rayo Vallecano for the possible incorporation of the Colombian James Rodriguez. The Madrid team is, with Valencia and Osasuna, one of those that recorded the least movements. However, the one that was the least reinforced was the Celtic who has so far only confirmed the arrivals of two loaned players: Borja Iglesias and Ilaix Moriba.
The market will be open until 11:59 p.m. Friday, August 30.
