According to AS, the return of Fer López to Celta Vigo is imminent. Celta coach Claudio Giráldez made public his desire to bring Fer López back, and the club's management supported his words. Celta has also further strengthened ties with the club that owns Fer López. The player himself indicated his return to Vigo is imminent by posting a photo on Instagram wearing Celta's shirt with the song 'Homecoming' by Kanye West. Negotiations for his return reportedly started several weeks ago, with the only remaining question being whether the loan will be for six or eighteen months. Fer López's contract in England ends in 2030. The previous transfer from Celta to Wolverhampton was completed for 23 million euros a little over six months ago.

Marco Garcés, Celta's sporting director, assured that the Vigo club is not negotiating with Wolverhampton for a possible return of Fer López. Garcés stated that since the player left, they have said they would love to have him back at some point, but right now it is very complicated. He explained that Wolverhampton made a significant investment and he imagines they will try to make it profitable. Garcés commented that at the moment they do not have open conversations with Wolverhampton, but added that Fer López is always an interesting option for them.

Six months after his €23 million transfer to Wolverhampton, Celta de Vigo and Fer López are reportedly interested in a loan deal that would see the player return to Vigo in January. The potential move is prompted by the 21-year-old's lack of playing time at the Premier League's bottom club, and he is aware his role would be different under manager Claudio Giráldez, who gave him his top-flight debut. Despite the mutual interest, all parties acknowledge the deal is almost impossible. Celta considers the player's salary unaffordable, even with a reduction, and would need to free up salary cap space. This would necessitate the departure of players like Aidoo, Cervi, who wants to stay until June, or Marc Vidal, whose exits are considered complicated.