Espanyol have had a difficult first season in La Liga, and going into the winter break, they are currently in the relegation places. It will be tough for Manolo Gonzalez's side to avoid the drop, but if they can, it will go a long way to keep Javi Puado.
Puado has been Espanyol's star striker over the past two years, although there is a serious chance he will leave the club at the end of the season when his current contract expires. Los Pericos are desperate for him to renew, but for now, there is no movement.
This is good news for Majorcawho have joined the race to sign Puado next summer. Ace for Marcothe director of football Pablo Ortells follows the situation very closely.
Puado will certainly be a player to watch in the coming months as Sevilla are also interested in signing him. It remains to be seen whether Spanish can stick
