Real Oviedo continues to search for a striker: 2 options on the table

Veljko Paunovic's team needs to strengthen its offense in order to stay in the top division.

 
Javier Parra Peña | 19 Aug 2025 | 23.30
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Real Oviedo continues to search for a forward: 2 options on the table
Real Oviedo continues to search for a forward: 2 options on the table

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Real Oviedo is still looking for a center forward before the summer transfer market closes, as reported by El Nacional. After the failed signing of Luka Jovic, they have their sights set on two more players: Pau Cabanes and Kelechi Iheanacho.

The defeat against Villarreal on the opening day confirmed the team's offensive shortcomings. The Oviedo team barely created dangerous chances, and the absence of a focal point in attack became evident. At the Carlos Tartiere, there is a belief that without reinforcing the front line, it will be almost impossible to compete in such a demanding league.

Lack of goals concerns Real Oviedo

Analysts agree that Real Oviedo will be one of the clubs that will suffer the most to secure survival. However, the team believes that with the arrival of reinforcements, the situation could change, allowing the team to surprise in the battle to avoid relegation to LaLiga Hypermotion.

Real Oviedo's 2 candidates to strengthen their attack

The first on the list is Pau Cabanes, a forward from Villarreal who is not part of Marcelino García Toral's immediate plans. At 20 years old, the striker returned from a loan spell at Deportivo Alavés and knows that it will be challenging to get playing time in the first team.

Real Oviedo sees him as a strategic addition: young, with potential, and elite experience despite his young age. The deal could be finalized as a loan with an option to buy, a scenario that would also be welcomed at La Cerámica. Cabanes is also an international player with the Spanish U-20 national team, adding value to his profile.

Pau Cabanes, targeted by Real Oviedo

The other candidate is Kelechi Iheanacho, a Nigerian forward currently with Sevilla FC, but not in the plans of the sporting management. The 27-year-old player has a notable history in the Premier League, having played for Manchester City and Leicester City, being one of the most promising forwards in the English competition at one point.

Although not in his best form, his arrival at Real Oviedo would represent an immediate quality leap. His departure from Nervión would be facilitated to streamline the squad, bringing his signing closer to a club in urgent need of offensive solutions.

Iheanacho targeted by Real Oviedo

The choice between Pau Cabanes and Kelechi Iheanacho will depend on the short and medium-term strategy. While the former represents youth and potential, the latter brings international experience and the ability to decide games.

Whatever the final decision, Real Oviedo must strengthen its attack immediately if it aims to compete for survival in LaLiga EA Sports and avoid a premature return to the second division.

 

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