Espanyol sports chief Paco Herrera admits there could be sales in the winter market.

He explained: "If there is to be an exit, it will be in December, but it is too early to say and there is still time. The coach will have a lot to say. Players like Oscar Sielva or Julian are not a problem. There are other more disturbing situations.

"There are months ahead and our job is to see if we can find a solution for the future so that this squad is a little lighter."