Overview
- Barcelona sources say Marc-André ter Stegen has been told he is behind Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny, yet he is willing to stay without an offer that assures starting status.
- Girona are making the strongest move for a January loan, with reports noting doubts over their capacity to cover his wages and the likelihood of cost-sharing talks.
- Aston Villa are not pursuing a deal, with confidence in Emiliano Martínez and Marco Bizot ending that avenue for a winter move.
- Barcelona view a loan as useful to ease the wage bill and help fund a priority central-defender signing, even if they must still cover a significant portion of his salary.
- The club will not force out their captain, who is under contract until 2028, while Germany officials have stressed that regular club minutes matter for his 2026 World Cup prospects.