Overview
- Villa made an enquiry to Barcelona for information on Marc-André ter Stegen’s availability and fitness, with a loan viewed as possible.
- Hansi Flick has installed Joan Garcia as Barcelona’s No. 1 with Wojciech Szczesny also ahead, and Ter Stegen was told to find a club for regular starts.
- Ter Stegen recently returned from a lower-back injury in a Copa del Rey match, providing proof of fitness for interested teams.
- Germany’s Rudi Völler said the keeper must play consistently to be considered for the 2026 World Cup, with national staff in close contact.
- Bayern Munich have reportedly ruled out a move, while Girona, Beşiktaş and Saudi clubs have shown interest, and Villa’s checks reflect concern over Emiliano Martínez’s recent back issues.