Miguel Rubio, a central defender from Granada, is anticipated to join Espanyol as a free agent. His contract is set to expire in June, and he has not renewed with Granada. This transfer is viewed as a cost-effective option for Espanyol. Espanyol's sporting director, Fran Garagarza, and his team have been making efforts to secure Rubio as part of their strategy to strengthen the squad with free agents or loan deals, given the club's limited financial resources. In addition to Rubio, they are also in the process of acquiring Marcos Fernández from Betis, with both transfers being regarded as well-advanced, economical acquisitions for the upcoming season.