Overview
- Girona are regarded as the most active suitor ahead of the window and are exploring a short‑term deal to address their unsettled goalkeeper position.
- Head coach Michel publicly called Ter Stegen "a top player," a comment that reinforced Girona’s interest reports.
- Reporting in Spain says Girona cannot pay his full salary, so a loan would require Barcelona to shoulder a significant portion of wages.
- Barcelona value offloading salary to create flexibility yet maintain they will not force out the long‑serving captain under contract until 2028.
- With Aston Villa ruling out a January move, Ter Stegen’s search for guaranteed minutes continues after losing the No. 1 spot to Joan Garcia and with Germany selection for 2026 in view.