Espanyol has begun searching for a new, affordable striker due to an injury to Kike García that will keep him out of action for several months. The club is considering Jeremy Arévalo, a 21-year-old Ecuadorian international who plays for the German club Stuttgart, and is exploring the possibility of signing the forward. While no formal offer has been made, the sporting management, led by Monchi, has contacted Stuttgart to ask about Arévalo's status. The player, who has four caps for Ecuador, joined the German team from Racing de Santander in January 2026 for a €7 million fee but has had limited involvement with the first team since then. His contract with Stuttgart is valid until 2031, and his current market value is €7.00m.