Paco Cortés is Levante's main target for the winter transfer window, partly because of the club's difficult economic situation and strict financial fair play limits, which constrain other operations. Club president Pablo Sánchez stated that they are significantly constrained by fair play, which makes it difficult to sign new players unless others depart. Sánchez also confirmed that the club has had contact with Cortés and is evaluating the possibility of his return. Levante has now formally requested that Cultural Leonesa terminate the player's loan. Levante could register Cortés with the reserve team, a move that would allow them to make other signings in January. The club's interest in recalling him is also increased by his limited playing time with the Castilian and Leonese team. However, Cultural Leonesa will only permit the transfer if they can secure a replacement who would not diminish the squad's strength.