Elche is one of several clubs to have made inquiries regarding 32-year-old Argentine centre-forward Mauro Icardi. Roma, Oviedo, and River Plate have also reportedly shown interest. The player has also turned down offers from Qatar and Saudi Arabia. This interest from other clubs occurs as Icardi is in discussions with Galatasaray to renew his contract, which is set to expire in 2026. The club's proposal involves a significant salary reduction. The Argentinian international has 8 caps and 1 goal for his country and has scored 9 goals in 16 Süper Lig appearances this season. Galatasaray signed Icardi from PSG in July 2023 for a fee of €10 million. His current market value is listed as €6.00m by Transfermarkt.