Sevilla FC: Navigating the Upcoming Transfer Market Amid Performance Challenges

Sevilla FC currently rests comfortably in ninth place during this international break, the last one of the year. Their recent victory against Osasuna ended a streak of three consecutive losses. The team is set to resume league competition on Monday, the 24th, with an away match against Espanyol. Following this, they will face a derby against Betis, participate in the second round of the cup against Extremadura, play against Valencia, and conclude the year at Santiago Bernabéu.

Amid the ongoing situation regarding the club’s ownership, which is moving towards a sale, Antonio Cordón is already preparing for the winter transfer market. José María del Nido Carrasco confirmed yesterday that they are also considering moves for the following summer. “The challenge we face is that we have utilized all 25 player slots, and Gattoni is also returning. We have a roadmap we hope to follow, but player departures will be necessary to accommodate new signings due to the squad cost limit,” the president explained.

In line with this roadmap, Matteo Moretto announced on ‘Despierta San Francisco’ on Radio MARCA that Sevilla is in advanced negotiations to sign Ecuadorian midfielder Patrik Mercado, a 22-year-old player from Independiente del Valle. Although discussions are still in the early stages, Sevilla could secure his signing soon, as he has been on their radar for some time. This may not be the only transaction in the pipeline.

“Strengthening the forward line is one of our priorities,” Del Nido Carrasco stated, noting that Akor Adams may miss several matches if he is called up by Nigeria for the Africa Cup of Nations. Similarly, Chidera Ejuke will likely be unavailable for the final matchday of LaLiga 2025, scheduled for the weekend of December 21, as well as several matches in 2026, when Copa del Rey eliminations will resume if Sevilla progresses in the tournament. “He would be left isolated up front with Isaac, and as we say here, if he catches a cold, we could be without a striker for the upcoming matches,” he added.

Matías Almeyda humorously responded when asked by Radio MARCA Sevilla if he had requested signings as holiday gifts. “We need to think carefully because there is still a long way to go, and in football, nothing is guaranteed for a long time. There is still time, and I need to reach Christmas,” joked the Argentine coach. The team requires adjustments, and the management must navigate the transfer market with precision.