Overview
- Sky Sports-linked reports say Chelsea are weighing a January loan proposal for the Barcelona goalkeeper, with no agreement in place.
- Joan García’s arrival has reordered Barcelona’s goalkeeping hierarchy, and reports indicate ter Stegen has lost his long-held starting role.
- Multiple outlets describe a deteriorated relationship with Barcelona tied to recovery posts, medical-file access and a temporary removal of the captaincy after back surgery.
- A short-term loan is portrayed as financially pragmatic for Barcelona by easing wage and registration pressure during the season.
- Chelsea view an experienced loanee as a stopgap while pursuing longer-term options such as Mike Maignan, and ter Stegen is open to regular starts to safeguard his Germany prospects for 2026.