According to Marca, Elche has rekindled their interest in Fran Pérez following a request from Eder Sarabia. The club had previously shown interest in Pérez during the summer of 2023, but a planned transfer was halted by Valencia's then-coach Baraja, who was concerned about the lack of a replacement for the player. Currently, Fran Pérez is not deemed essential by Valencia's coach Carlos Coberán, which might limit his playing time next season despite his involvement in all the summer friendlies. Elche's renewed interest in Pérez comes as they aim to bolster their squad, while Pérez remains contracted with Valencia until 2026. The situation draws parallels to the events of 2023, when the inability to find a suitable replacement led to the cancellation of his transfer to Elche.