RCD Espanyol is getting closer to signing Álex Calatrava, who has been one of the standout players of the season in Castellón. The player's buyout clause has dropped to 5 million euros after the club's permanence in Segunda División. This has made RCD Espanyol approach Álex Calatrava with more force, as they are looking for a versatile player to create and attack. The Catalan player has completed a standout season with 43 games, 15 goals and eight assists, which has made him one of the most promising players in the market. Now, RCD Espanyol will have to evaluate the operation taking into account the necessary restructuring of a squad that currently has 27 occupied slots. But it doesn't look easy, as the good season of the Catalan footballer has made him have many suitors in the market.