Ajax is closely following the progress of 21-year-old Elche striker Álvaro Rodríguez. It is not known whether the Amsterdam club has also approached the former Real Madrid talent. Feyenoord is also monitoring the Uruguayan youth international, viewing him as a potential replacement for Ayase Ueda. It is reported that Feyenoord has already contacted the player's management, and their scouts were recently present to watch him. PSV also had an interest in the striker in early 2026, but a transfer did not occur. Rodríguez has 8 caps and 5 goals for Uruguay's U20 team and has a contract with Elche until June 2029. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €5.00m. He transferred from Real Madrid in July 2025 for a €2.0M fee, and reports from January 2026 mentioned that his former club retained a buy-back option.