Guido Rodríguez initially featured regularly for West Ham United after joining them for free in August 2024.
The Argentina international lost prominence after the Hammers replaced Julen Lopetegui with Graham Potter in January 2025. His situation hasn’t improved since Nuno Espírito Santo took charge at West Ham last September.
Earlier this month, claims from Brazil explained Grêmio’s interest in signing Rodríguez in the winter market. They had offered €3m to West Ham.
Three days ago, the Spanish media reported he was instead on his way to join Valencia on loan. On Wednesday, AS explained West Ham are reluctant to sanction a loan move while Los Ches are not keen to overpay.
His contract expires in June, and the Hammers have an option for another year. They are reluctant to take up this option.
Marca now look at the possibility of the 31-year-old arriving at the Mestalla in this window.
Valencia coaching staff, led by Carlos Corberán, identified the West Ham player as a mjor target for January.
According to the newspaper, he has given his approval to the club. The former Real Betis man is keen on returning to La Liga to improve his chances of making it to the World Cup.
Valencia still need to find an agreement with West Ham. They were optimistic earlier this week, but that’s no longer the case after their talks with the Premier League side crashed.
As Rodríguez is currently in his final year of contract, Nuno’s side will only let him leave via a permanent transfer. There’s no mention of the figure, but Marca say West Ham’s ‘demands are too high’ for Valencia.
This, coupled with interest from Grêmio and Atlanta United makes it difficult for Corberán’s side to sign him.
Therefore, Valencia have cooled off their interest but haven’t completely ruled him out. Meanwhile, they are also looking at other options like Al Ahly FC’s Aliou Dieng.
