Celta Vigo's 23-year-old Spanish defender Javi Rodriguez was linked with Italian clubs Como and AC Milan during the summer. The Premier League sides Newcastle United, Everton, Bournemouth, and Fulham are also reported to have an interest in him and made enquiries late in the summer window, though these did not become formal offers. Paris Saint-Germain have also been monitoring the defender, and it is said that manager Luis Enrique appreciates his qualities. Following the summer interest, Rodriguez signed a new contract until June 2030, and sources state his release clause is €40 million (£33.4m / $44.9m). Celta sources are aware of the interest in him, and it is understood that interested clubs will have to meet the clause, or get close to it, to sign him in January. Rodriguez, who has one cap for Spain, joined Celta in July 2024 and has a current market value of €18.00m according to Transfermarkt.