Real Betis, Villarreal, Sevilla FC, and Manchester United are among the clubs attentive to the season of David Affengruber. The 25-year-old Austrian central defender has one cap for his country. Affengruber is also being considered by Atlético de Madrid as a potential medium-term signing. Elche values a transfer for the player, who is under contract until 2027, at approximately 20 million euros. He joined Elche on a free transfer in August 2024 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €9.00m. The current asking price is a decrease from late 2025, when reports cited valuations as high as €30 million.