Osasuna had intended to sign Marc Pubill from Atlético de Madrid for the upcoming winter transfer window due to the player's lack of playing time earlier in the season. The move was reportedly favored by coach Alessio Lisci, who was familiar with Pubill from their time at Levante. During a media meeting, Osasuna's sporting director, Braulio Vázquez, stated that a deal for a center-back was very advanced and that everything had been agreed upon with the player. Vázquez also said the transfer is now impossible because the player started playing for his team and performing well. The sporting director did not name the player, but Diario de Noticias reported that the target was Marc Pubill.