Transfer News Digest: Adeyemi, Diomande, and Espanyol's Crisis
A roundup of transfer news from October 25, 2026, featuring details on Karim Adeyemi's potential moves and Espanyol's managerial instability.
Karim Adeyemi was offered to Real Madrid during the previous transfer window. According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Borussia Dortmund sought to offload the forward after he refused to sign a contract extension. Adeyemi, however, had his heart set on a move to Barcelona, describing the Catalan club as his childhood dream.
Meanwhile, Barcelona had also scouted Yan Diomande as a potential winger reinforcement. Ultimately, the club decided against the signing due to the high valuation set by RB Leipzig, opting to pursue Gordon instead once he became available.
On the managerial front, Espanyol finds itself in a precarious position. Coach Manolo is on the verge of being sacked after a string of poor results, with the club falling into the relegation zone. The team has earned only one point from their last five matches, with a recurring issue of conceding late goals.
Additionally, former Malaga, Villarreal, Valencia, and Milan midfielder Samu Castillejo has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31, following his final stint with Johor in Malaysia.