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Celta Vigo have emerged as West Ham United’s Guido Rodríguez new suitor, according to El Desmarque.

The Argentina international joined West Ham on a free transfer last summer and lost prominence as the season went on, more so after Graham Potter’s arrival in January.

Celta are prioritising improving their attack and would also like to sign a midfielder. They have identified the West Ham man as a target and will only be able to make progress if one of their current players leaves.

That hasn’t happened yet, but the La Liga club have still contacted the 31-year-old to find out if he’s willing to join them.

Rodríguez knows the importance of featuring regularly next season to have a chance of being at the 2026 World Cup. Therefore, he’s looking for a club where he can have an important role.

It’s worth noting journalist César Luis Merlo reported earlier this month that the player isn’t keen on leaving the Hammers this summer. El Desmarque now claim otherwise when discussing Celta Vigo’s interest.

The former Real Betis man earns €3m net per year, this and West Ham’s request for a loan fee, would be a problem for Celta Vigo.

If they were to decide to go ahead, the report states the Spanish club want Rodríguez to take a pay cut and for West Ham to also cover part of his salary. Whether the latter two will agree to that remains to be seen.