Overview

• Marseille are pursuing a loan with an option to buy worth about €10–15m, whereas Real Madrid prefer a permanent transfer and have set a €15m floor.
• DAZN’s Matteo Moretto reports Ceballos has agreed terms and given the green light to join the French club.
• Cadena SER reports Xabi Alonso has urged the club to pause the departure unless a replacement is lined up, making clear he does not want a simple loan.
• Potential replacements under consideration include Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton at roughly €80m, AZ prospect Kees Smit at €25–30m, or academy midfielder Thiago Pitarch.
• With two years left on his deal, a sale is viewed as financially sensible for Madrid, and Ceballos heightened exit speculation with a “The last dance” post after the Oviedo match.