Overview
- Barcelona are prepared to approve an initial loan in January to remove Marc-André ter Stegen’s wages, with a longer-term sale targeted in 2026, according to Football España.
- Fanatik via Sport, reported by Yahoo, claims Beşiktaş tabled a loan covering wages with a €8m option to buy, but Mundo Deportivo’s Roger Torelló says Barcelona have received no offer.
- Football España now cites reports in Türkiye indicating Beşiktaş could pivot to Manchester City’s Stefan Ortega, casting doubt on their pursuit of ter Stegen.
- Ter Stegen is nearing a return to full training after back surgery, with medical clearance expected around mid-December before he decides on a winter move.
- Joan García remains Barcelona’s first-choice goalkeeper with Wojciech Szczęsny as backup, raising pressure on ter Stegen to find playing time as Oliver Baumann’s form strengthens his Germany candidacy.