Overview

• Reports on Aug. 22–23 place Elche in pole position for a season-long loan of the 26-year-old Barcelona goalkeeper.
• Multiple outlets say Peña will extend his Barcelona contract to 2029 on lowered terms to help with La Liga registration limits.
• Sport’s reporting indicates the move would aid the registration of Wojciech Szczesny, with other incoming players also targeted.
• Coverage from Jijantes suggests the loan would not include an option to buy, though final terms and timing are still being finalized.
• Como remain a suitor after opening talks earlier this month, with Celta Vigo also monitoring, while Elche could offer Peña regular starts under coach Eder Sarabia.