Álvaro Aguado has been proposed by Espanyol to Alavés and Rayo Vallecano. The club had shown interest during the previous summer transfer window and is still considering his addition, but only under the condition that he arrives as a free agent. This condition implies that Espanyol would need to terminate his contract to enable his exit. Aguado has not experienced consistent playtime at Espanyol, which has led to his inclusion in the club's strategy to release players to create space for new signings. Espanyol is currently unable to bring in new players because they have surpassed their salary cap, necessitating player departures.