TEAMtalk reported that several Premier League clubs and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Celta Vigo defender Javi Rodriguez. The defender recently signed a new contract until June 2030 and has already made his senior Spain debut.
Interest from England and Paris
TEAMtalk understands that Newcastle United, Everton, Bournemouth and Fulham are all known admirers of Rodriguez. TEAMtalk reported that Paris Saint-Germain have also kept a close eye on Rodriguez.
Summer-window enquiries
TEAMtalk reported that Newcastle, Everton, Bournemouth and Fulham all made enquiries about Rodriguez during the final stages of the summer window. TEAMtalk reported that those approaches did not develop into formal offers, and that the same quartet remain among the clubs that have sounded out his situation.
Profile and contract
Rodriguez is a 23-year-old centre-back who can also play at right-back. He recently signed a new contract that runs until June 2030.
Appearances, goals and clause
Rodriguez has already accumulated more than 90 first-team appearances and earned his senior Spain debut in June. This season he has three goals in 10 appearances across all competitions. TEAMtalk reported that sources state his release clause remains set at €40 million.
