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Javi Rodríguez: Everton, Newcastle United and Fulham transfer update

Newcastle, Everton and Fulham were all sniffing around Javi Rodríguez in the past few months. Now even Bournemouth joined the picture. But getting him out of Celta Vigo looks a rather tricky task. The three Premier League clubs made enquiries…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 10:45 AM
Javi Rodríguez: Everton, Newcastle United and Fulham transfer update
Key Things to Know
  • Everton, Newcastle United, Fulham, and Bournemouth are interested in signing Celta Vigo defender Javi Rodríguez.
  • A permanent transfer appears difficult because Celta Vigo have no intention of selling the player in January.
  • Rodríguez signed a contract extension until June 2030 that maintains his €40m release clause.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Everton, Newcastle United, and Fulham made enquiries for Celta Vigo defender Javi Rodríguez in August, with AFC Bournemouth also interested. However, completing a permanent transfer looks difficult because Celta Vigo have no intention of letting the 23-year-old depart during the January window.

Rodríguez signed a contract extension on October 8 running until June 2030, which maintains his existing €40m release clause. Playing under manager Claudio Giráldez, the defender has scored three goals this season and stated he is happy at Celta.

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