Anderlecht considered a move for Javi Morcillo, a 20-year-old Spanish central midfielder from Atletico Madrid's second team who made five appearances for the senior side last season. A transfer did not happen, and it is reported that the Belgian club needs to offload midfielders first. Famalicão and Levante were also interested in the player. Atlético Madrid reached an agreement to sell Morcillo to Elche for €1.5 million, while retaining 50% of his transfer rights. Morcillo's contract with Atlético was due to expire on June 30, 2028, and his market value on Transfermarkt is €500k. In addition to his LaLiga appearances, during the 2025/2026 season he made a combined 52 appearances and scored 2 goals for the club's reserve sides in the Primera and Segunda Federación.