The Spanish club is still trying to agree a new contract with David Affengruber, a 25-year-old Austrian centre-back, with his current deal running until June 2027. The Austrian international has one cap for his country. Several clubs have been linked with the player, including Crystal Palace, Roma, and Southampton. In August 2026, reports indicated Elche was seeking €12m from Southampton, with a potential deal at €10m, a decrease from the €20m asking price reported earlier in 2026. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €20.00m.