Espanyol close to loan agreement for Bayern’s Bryan Zaragoza

Espanyol is nearing a deal to loan Bryan Zaragoza from Bayern Munich, with discussions ongoing around an initial agreement featuring a buy clause. The move comes as Bayern seeks to offload several players, including João Palhinha and Sacha Boey, by the transfer window's close. Zaragoza has reportedly accepted the terms of the loan. Meanwhile, other high-profile transfers are taking shape, including Manchester City reaching an agreement for midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. Christopher Nkunku is also set for a return to RB Leipzig from AC Milan, with details on his loan deal being finalized.

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