Sevilla FC have identified Chelsea's Deivid Washington as their top target to complete their attacking line in the transfer market. The 21-year-old Brazilian forward is the preferred option to complement Robbie Ure and Isaac Romero, according to a report by Marca - Primera this week.
The Andalusian club, currently fifth in La Liga with 6 points from three games, need a winger to fill the position left vacant by Oso. The sale of Rubén Vargas to Olympiacos stalled due to economic disagreements, leaving Sevilla with very little salary margin. Therefore, the operation for Washington is being worked on as a loan, pending the completion of Vargas's departure.
Who is Deivid Washington?
Deivid Washington is a 21-year-old attacker who can play as both a centre-forward and a winger. Chelsea paid 16 million euros to sign him when he broke through at Santos. However, his time in London has been negligible: he managed just 11 minutes across two Premier League matches and 14 minutes in the FA Cup. He was returned to Chelsea in January 2025 after a loan spell back at his former club. Sevilla see his youth and versatility as the ideal profile to add depth to an attack that has already scored 6 goals this season.
What other options is Sevilla considering?
The Nervión board is not putting all its eggs in one basket. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, "los nervionenses tratan de conseguir el préstamo de Lucas Stassin". This Belgian forward from Saint-Étienne was already linked with the club last summer. Furthermore, the French outlet L'Équipe points to Félix Correia as another serious candidate. The newspaper reported that "la entidad hispalense ya negocia con el Lille otra cesión con opción de compra". Correia is a 25-year-old Portuguese winger whom Lille signed from Gil Vicente for 7 million euros.
How does this affect the current squad?
The search for a winger is a priority for the manager, who wants all positions covered for a long season. The team is coming off an irregular run of form (LWW) and sits 3 points behind leaders Real Madrid. Adding a player like Washington, Stassin, or Correia would aim to provide speed and unpredictability on the flanks. This reinforcement would join an offensive unit that already includes Romero and Ure, looking to improve a goal difference of +1 (6 scored, 5 conceded). Fans can track the squad's evolution on our squad page.
What is the next step?
Everything depends on the departure of Rubén Vargas. Until his transfer is finalized, Sevilla's hands are financially tied to register new signings. The sporting director is working on several loan options in parallel to be ready as soon as that margin is freed up. The team's next fixture is against Espanyol on September 6th, an away match against a side currently eleventh in the table. You can check the full schedule on our fixtures page. The transfer window closes soon, and Sevilla need to act quickly to avoid being short in attack.
