According to Spanish media, there are rumours of a possible return for Sergio Arribas to the capital. Sergio Arribas stated that he knows nothing about this. His former club, Real Madrid, owns fifty percent of his transfer rights. Arribas stated that the decision lies with Almería, not with Real Madrid, even if Real Madrid were to contract him for fifty percent of the deal.

Real Madrid are hoping for a windfall of cash should relegated Almeria be forced into selling Sergio Arribas, having secured a 40% sell-on clause when the two sides agreed a deal last year.