Real Oviedo are in talks with Real Sociedad over a loan deal for attacking midfielder Mikel Goti. The Segunda División club, sitting 15th with 5 points from four games, have been seeking a specialist for the number ten role for several weeks.
The deal is likely but not yet finalized. Julián Calero's side, with a record of one win, two draws, and one loss, have scored and conceded just one goal this season. This need is compounded by the confirmed absences of Chris Ramos, Ilyas Chaira, and Carlos Fernández, whose status is tracked on the injuries page.
Why is Real Oviedo targeting an attacking midfielder?
This season's squad lacks a natural link between midfield and attack. Manager Julián Calero highlighted this issue after a training session at El Requexón: "Alberto Reina is more a box-to-box eight, and Dani Villahermosa more a six than a link player, underlining the lack of a specialist between the lines." This gap has been apparent in the early stages of the 2026/27 season, where the team has struggled to create offensive play.
The transfer priority is clear, and Mikel Goti fits the required profile. The 24-year-old Basque player spent the second half of last season on loan at Córdoba, gaining experience in the second tier. His arrival would provide a different option for a midfield that has so far relied on players with other characteristics.
What other business has the club done?
Real Oviedo's summer market has been active, with the signing of David Jiménez as the 15th addition. The defender signed a permanent contract until June 30, 2029. Also, the club had already strengthened the flanks with full-backs Nacho Vidal and Aisar Ahmed.
However, the search for a creative midfielder has been constant. Another name discussed in recent weeks is Atlético Madrid forward Carlos Martín, a player available who is not in Diego Simeone's plans. Nevertheless, the main focus and most advanced option currently is the operation for Mikel Goti.
How does this affect the current team?
The potential arrival of Goti comes at a sensitive time. Real Oviedo are five points behind leaders Castellón and need to quickly find more attacking potency. The next fixture is a tough away trip to face Real Valladolid, a direct rival in 16th place, and the full schedule can be checked on our fixtures page.
Adding a pure number ten could free up other players and bring more balance to Calero's system. It would allow Reina and Villahermosa to focus on their recovery and late-arriving runs, while a specialist like Goti handles playmaking. The movement in the standings in the coming weeks will largely depend on solving this tactical issue.
The team must prepare for the match against Valladolid on September 13th, hoping negotiations for the attacking midfielder are successfully concluded before that game.
