Raúl De Tomás is reportedly dissatisfied with his limited playing time at Rayo Vallecano and is seeking a move in the upcoming winter transfer window. Several teams from La Liga have expressed interest in acquiring him, with Espanyol emerging as one of the primary contenders. Nonetheless, the previous stint between De Tomás and Espanyol ended on a sour note, and Espanyol's management is reportedly reluctant to make a significant financial commitment in January, which diminishes their likelihood of re-signing him.

Raúl de Tomás (RDT) has been associated with a potential return to Espanyol, a club he had previously played for before leaving under controversial conditions. Although there is interest, the transfer appears nearly impossible due to Espanyol's financial limitations, such as having no budget for new signings and surpassing the salary cap. It has been reported that RDT is ready to reduce his salary to make the move possible. Furthermore, Espanyol is unable to take him on loan as they have already reached their quota of loaned players. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano is considered unlikely to release him, as this would strengthen a direct competitor in their battle for league survival.