Overview

• Reports from SPORT, echoed by multiple outlets, say the four clubs have asked about a move in the January window.
• Ter Stegen is recovering from back surgery and is targeting a return to fitness by late November.
• Summer signing Joan García has taken the starting role under Hansi Flick, increasing uncertainty over Ter Stegen’s minutes.
• Interested teams are exploring loan deals with an option to buy, with any talks contingent on the player agreeing to leave.
• The 33-year-old is under contract until 2028 and has 422 Barcelona appearances with 175 clean sheets.