Javi Rodríguez: Everton, Newcastle United and Fulham transfer update

Newcastle, Everton, Fulham and Bournemouth have enquired about Celta Vigo defender Javi Rodríguez, but the Spanish club have no intention of selling in January and he has a €40m release clause.

Newcastle United, Everton, Fulham and Bournemouth have all made enquiries about Celta Vigo defender Javi Rodríguez in recent months. The 23-year-old signed a new contract with Celta in October running until June 2030, with a €40m release clause.

However, Celta have made clear they have no appetite for selling their key players in January, and Rodríguez himself appears committed to the club. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo in October, he said there was "complete understanding" in the contract negotiations and described Celta as "the club of my life". He has been with the Galician side since age seven and has impressed this season with three goals and an assist in ten competitive appearances, playing in their back three and occasionally at right-back.

Unless one of the Premier League clubs is willing to meet the full €40m release clause and convince Rodríguez to leave, a move appears unlikely this winter. Bournemouth will face Celta in the Europa League on 26 November, giving them a chance to see him in action.