Betis links more midfield signings to departures in the market

Betis are pushing to finalise the last moves of the window, and according to MARCA, their current plan for “one or two more” pieces has a clear condition: adding players in midfield depends on creating real squad space.

The Andalusians have already covered their key priorities —Fran García, Facundo Bernal and Troy Parrott, plus Diego Conde after Pau López’s departure— but they now need to fit another option. As the outlet’s club sources explain, the sporting department is working on departures in the coming days so they can still add before the Tuesday night deadline.

Pivot first, Ceballos only if there’s room

In Pellegrini’s squad, there are already up to seven midfielders competing for three roles (double pivot and the attacking-mid spot). That’s why Betis do not want “overbooking”. So, as things stand, the rule for this window is that for the pivot —Amrabat is once again the priority — and/or Dani Ceballos to arrive, at least one midfielder needs to leave before Tuesday.

Offers and expected exits

Several names are in the picture for exits. For Gonzalo Petit, there are loan proposals, though Betis won’t rule out a potential transfer if they can recover the investment made a year ago. Iker Losada also has offers on the table to go on loan and is expected to choose among suitors after this afternoon’s game. Meanwhile, for Pablo García, the report notes interest from Hull City and an Olympiacos offer of €9 million for 70% of the player’s rights.

Beyond those likely deals, MARCA says the focus is on Nelson Deossa as the most likely candidate to free up space and unlock Betis’ “puzzle”, with Ceballos’s long-awaited return still the driving goal.