Levante UD is dealing with an exit logjam that is hampering their plans for the transfer window closure. As reported by Las Provincias this week, sporting director Héctor Rodas needs to move several players on before he can bring in reinforcements for manager Luís Castro's squad.
The granota squad has an average age of 26.4 years, according to our latest data. You can view the full team composition on our squad page. The club aims to add another forward and possibly a left-back to compete with Manu Sánchez. They are also considering a fourth centre-back, but only if they can loan out Jorge Cabello.
Which Levante players could leave?
Tay Abed, Xavi Grande and Dani Martín are the most prominent names on the departure list. The club is seeking a loan move for Canary Islands-born centre-back Jorge Cabello if they can find a suitable replacement for his position. Israeli defender Tay Abed is attracting loan interest from clubs in Spain and Holland.
Xavi Grande and Dani Martín are not part of Portuguese manager Luís Castro's plans. Both the full-back and the goalkeeper need to find new clubs if they want playing time this season. They are looking for a solution, either temporary or permanent, in the coming days.
How does this impact potential signings?
Any incoming transfers depend directly on resolving these outgoing deals. The club would only enter the market for a central midfielder if a sale for Carlos Álvarez is finally completed. In that scenario, the priority would be a player truly worth the investment, as they have faith in youth product Alberto Calatrava.
Levante currently sits in 12th place in La Liga, with a record of two wins, one draw and one loss from their first four matches. Check the up-to-date table in our standings section.
What is the club's deadline to act?
There are six days remaining until the transfer window closes. This tight deadline increases the pressure on the sporting department to find quick solutions. Héctor Rodas and his team are working against the clock to finalise the squad's composition.
Luís Castro's team faces a demanding schedule ahead. Their next three league opponents are Real Betis, Valencia CF and Atlético Madrid, according to our fixtures calendar.
The resolution of these departures will determine Levante's ability to address their reinforcement needs. An effective end to the transfer window could give the team the necessary boost to tackle the tough run of games coming up.
