Sevilla FC's transfer market is stalled with less than 48 hours until the deadline. The club needs to unblock the sale of Rubén Vargas to fund moves for a striker and a central midfielder, as reported by ABC Deportes on Tuesday. Luis García Plaza's side sits fifth in La Liga with 6 points from two wins and a loss, and they face a trip to face Espanyol this Sunday.
Why is Sevilla's transfer market blocked?
The sports direction led by José Ignacio Navarro has several open fronts. The sale of Rubén Vargas to Olympiacos is stalled, with institutional silence surrounding the deal. Until that exit is finalized, the club lacks the economic margin to complete priority signings. The transfer of Oso to Strasbourg, which generated around two million euros, and the departure of Pedrosa have created some space, but it's not enough. José Ignacio Navarro acknowledged the situation: "Hay varios frentes abiertos y mucha incertidumbre."
Which players is Sevilla targeting?
Coach Luis García Plaza wants to play with two strikers but currently only has Robbie Ure and Isaac Romero available. Therefore, the search for a '9' is urgent. Petar Ratkov was a target, but Levante agreed a loan deal with Lazio, although the player has not yet given his final approval. Other names like Enes Ünal, George Ilenikhena and Marc Guiu are no longer options. In midfield, the exits of Joan Jordán, Batista Mendy and Nemanja Gudelj left gaps that Jon Guridi and Giorgi Kochorashvili have filled, but another central midfielder is sought. The preferred target is Obed Vargas, but Getafe has intervened and prevented a deal, despite Sevilla holding fluid talks with Atlético Madrid. For the winger position, names like Aston Villa's Leon Bailey have been linked, while options like Bryan Gil and Álvaro García did not materialize.
How does this affect the current squad?
The imbalance between exits and entries is creating tension between the coaching staff and the directors. The team made economic efforts this summer to give the squad a new structure, but key needs remain unmet. Nico Guillén is currently covering the midfield position. With 6 goals scored and 5 conceded this season, the team shows offensive solidity but requires more options to maintain its pace in the standings race, where they trail leaders Real Madrid by just 3 points. You can check the current lineup on our squad page.
What is expected in the coming hours?
The next 48 hours will be decisive. Sevilla needs to move pieces quickly to be reinforced for the match against 11th-placed Espanyol. The sale of Vargas is the key. If it is unblocked, the club could activate operations for a striker and a midfielder, likely through affordable loans. The fixtures schedule shows that after the duel in Cornellà-El Prat, the team will face a series of key matches that will define its position in the standings. Time is running out for the sports direction to complete the squad puzzle.
