Valencia is close to signing Argentine midfielder Guido Rodríguez from West Ham United. The 31-year-old's potential departure is motivated by his limited playing time this season, as he has made only six Premier League appearances. Valencia is pursuing the low-cost deal late in the winter transfer window to add an experienced defensive player. Other clubs had also recently inquired about his situation. Some media reported interest from Brazilian teams like Gremio, while Juventus and Ajax have also been linked.
The agreement being finalized is for a loan until June 2026, at which point his West Ham contract is set to expire. There is controlled optimism at Valencia because Guido Rodríguez has already given his approval to the move. However, there are still issues to resolve with West Ham before the transfer is complete. The Argentina international has 30 caps and 1 goal. He joined West Ham in August 2024. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €6.00m. Recent reports in January 2026 suggested that a permanent transfer would have a maximum cost of €10 million.
