Sevilla FC face the final 48 hours of the 2026 summer transfer window with a clear mission to strengthen their attack. According to ElDesmarque on Tuesday, the club needs at least two signings, a centre-forward and a winger, to complete the squad desired by manager Luis García Plaza.
Which positions is Sevilla targeting?
The sporting direction, led by José Ignacio Navarro, has two priority positions marked. The first is a reliable centre-forward. The second is a winger to cover the departure of Oso, who has already joined Strasbourg. The initial plan is to sign two players, but that number could rise to four if a major sale is finally completed. The name most mentioned in this regard is Swiss winger Rubén Vargas, although by late on August 31st, club sources admit his exit has cooled significantly.
The Sevillian side has seen several of their options vanish in recent hours. Lazio striker Petar Ratkov has reached an agreement to join Levante on loan. Another discarded option is Swedish forward Isak Bjerkebo from Sirius, according to information received by ElDesmarque. The signing of Atlético de Madrid striker Carlos Martín, who previously worked with Luis García Plaza at Alavés, is also not currently being considered.
What is the status of Rubén Vargas's potential exit?
The operation that has generated the most talk recently is the potential departure of Rubén Vargas to Greek side Olympiacos. However, the Swiss international's exit is now up in the air. There is scepticism within the Sevilla club that the transfer will be completed, as they are not willing to sell at any price. They demand an offer that allows them to generate significant capital gains and free up salary mass, considering the player cost just over two million euros and has one of the highest wages in the squad.
If Vargas were to finally leave, it would open a budgetary gap that Sevilla would use to sign not only a replacement winger, but probably also a midfielder. But the feeling in the Nervión offices late on Tuesday is that the player is closer to staying than leaving. This uncertainty conditions all reinforcement planning.
What is the current state of Sevilla's squad?
Luis García Plaza is dealing with a very tight group of players. For the last match, he only had 17 first-team players available, adding Marcao, Rubén Vargas and Fabio Cardoso to make a list of 20. The manager urgently needs to reach a higher number of professionals to build a competitive team for the season. You can check the full composition on our squad page.
The club has already carried out significant restructuring work this summer. José Ignacio Navarro has overseen numerous departures and signed eight players: Juan Iglesias, Sangante, Jon Guridi, Odysseas Vlachodimos, Julio Díaz, Fran González, Robbie Ure and Kochorashvili. But the coach continues to demand more pieces. The team faces a busy match schedule, which you can follow on our fixtures page, and needs depth.
Which names are linked as reinforcements?
With time against them, Sevilla continue to scour the market. From Portugal, 25-year-old striker Marcos Vinicius, known as Sorriso, who plays for Famalicao, has been linked. However, the club does not have a defined name for the striker position after several rejections, including those for Petar Ratkov, Conrad Harder or Joselu, whose return to Spain faces fiscal obstacles.
The sporting department is working against the clock on several alternatives simultaneously, hoping to finalise one of their preferred options. The margin for manoeuvre is very slim, but the urgency is extreme. The next 48 hours are decisive for shaping a squad that aspires to avoid difficulties during the long La Liga campaign, whose standings are beginning to take shape.
The closure of the summer 2026/27 transfer window will end a period of intense activity at Sevilla FC. The success of these final hours will determine whether Luis García Plaza has the necessary tools to compete on all fronts. The club needs to close at least a couple of reliable deals to conclude, with some satisfaction, a window that has been busy but remains incomplete.
