According to insights revealed by Spanish sports journalist Ciro López, Barcelona’s immediate focus centres on clarifying the futures of left-back Alejandro Balde and young midfielder Marc Casadó. Bundesliga clubs have lodged firm enquiries for Casadó, making a move to Germany his most probable outcome before the deadline.

Balde’s situation remains far more complicated. Premier League outfit Manchester United submitted a loan proposal for the defender, but Barcelona rejected the offer outright. The Catalan club values the full-back at €40 million and prefers a permanent sale, leaving Balde’s immediate future unresolved.

Atmosphere at Atlético Madrid is similarly tense. Reports have emerged regarding a potential €120 million offer from Arsenal for Argentine forward Julián Álvarez, alongside performance-related bonuses. Neither club has officially confirmed or denied negotiations. While Álvarez is expected to remain at the Metropolitano, a last-minute blockbuster deal or a loan structuring with an obligation to buy cannot be ruled out.

Elsewhere in the squad, Atlético defender José María Giménez is on the verge of completing a move to Sevilla, with negotiations nearing finalisation.

The Spanish transfer window officially closes on 2 September, intensifying pressure across the league. Real Madrid are also monitoring developments closely. Despite public assertions that their squad building is complete—alongside confirmed roster spots for Raul Asencio and Eduardo Camavinga—the club remains watchful. López indicated that Real Madrid have not entirely closed the door on securing a late midfield reinforcement at the Santiago Bernabéu, raising expectations for potential deadline-day surprises.