Another La Liga transfer saga could be brewing ahead of the January window, with Barcelona winger Dani Rodríguez firmly on the radar of Celta Vigo.
That’s according to Estadio Deportivo, who reveal that Celta boss Claudio Giráldez has already made first contact with the 20-year-old talent in a bid to lure him to Galicia.
From Breakthrough to Setback
Dani Rodríguez will be a familiar name for many Barça fans. The exciting winger broke into the first-team picture last season, even starting in a La Liga clash against Real Valladolid.
His rise, however, was interrupted by an untimely shoulder injury, which ruled him out for a lengthy spell and stalled his momentum.
The setback, coupled with Barcelona’s packed attacking options, led to speculation over a summer exit — and now it appears interest in the youngster has not gone away.
Celta’s January Ambition
As per reports, Celta Vigo are keen to seal a winter deal for Dani, with Giráldez eager to beat rival suitors to his signature. The Galician club believe his technical flair and directness could add a new dimension to their frontline.
Barcelona, for their part, are not ruling out a sale. With game time at senior level expected to be scarce this season, Deco and the sporting department are understood to be open to letting him leave — if the right offer arrives.
The Blaugrana are said to be seeking a fee in the region of €4 million, a price tag which makes the deal attainable for clubs like Celta looking to inject fresh young talent into their squad.
What Next?
For Dani, the next few months could prove decisive. Stay at Barcelona and fight for minutes in a star-studded attack, or take the leap elsewhere for the chance of regular first-team football.
One thing is clear: his potential is still highly regarded across Spain, and come January, his name could be one of the most talked about in the La Liga transfer market.
