Paris Saint‑Germain could accelerate its recruitment of Javi Rodríguez, 23-year-old defender from Celta Vigo, for the January transfer window, according to several Spanish sources. This decision, which would advance the signing of a player with high potential, would be motivated by LuisEnrique's desire to strengthen his defensive squad before the second half of the season.
Javi Rodríguez, already in the spotlight of Parisian attention during the summer, is described as a versatile, promising player ready to evolve in a more demanding environment. PSG, which has expressed its interest in the full-back, would seek to conclude a financially reasonable transaction rather than a spectacular transfer. According to RMCSport, this approach would allow the coach to consolidate his defensive options while foreseeing the team's needs for the rest of the campaign.
Celta Vigo, for its part, plans to prepare for a possible departure of Rodríguez by considering the return of Oscar Mingueza, a full-back currently at Crystal Palace. Mingueza, who failed to establish himself in England, could regain playing time in Galicia if Rodríguez leaves the club. This prospect would offer Celta an alternative solution while leaving the door open for a transfer of Rodríguez to PSG.
At this stage, no official confirmation has been given by PSG or Celta. LuisEnrique, who knows the Spanish championship well, could be tempted to take advantage of his knowledge of the player, but he remains cautious about carrying out the operation. The winter transfer window could therefore hold some surprises, particularly if Celta confirms its intention to bring back Mingueza.
In the meantime, the next few weeks will be decisive in knowing whether the Javi Rodríguez track will turn into a real transaction. If PSG manages to complete the deal by January, they would add a young and promising defender to their arsenal, while also strengthening the depth of their squad for the challenges ahead.