Bayern Munich coach Jurgen Klinsmann insists young midfielder Jose Sosa can have a future with the German giants.
Espanyol are in advanced talks over a loan deal for the Argentina international, who is also the subject of interest from Italy's Palermo.
Klinsmann said: "Sosa is a wonderful boy, who unfortunately has been unable to impose himself so far at Bayern.
"If we cannot find an agreement with the clubs involved, he will remain with us and will have to learn to fight to earn a place in the team."