Fantasy alert with Javi Rueda! Nottingham Forest are going for him

R.C. Celta de Vigo

According to what has been reported by Víctor Saiáns and also picked up by the English press, Nottingham Forest have already made contact with the player’s camp to gauge his willingness in case of a possible move to England.

A major pay rise for Javi Rueda

The English club would be willing to make a significant financial effort to convince the player. Reports suggest that Forest could offer him a contract with a salary of more than double what he currently earns at Celta.

For now, it has not emerged that there is a formal offer submitted to the Vigo club, so the deal would still be at an early stage. Javi Rueda is happy in Vigo, and Celta also has no need to part ways with the player.

Celta hold the upper hand

Javi Rueda recently renewed his contract with the Celeste side until June 2029, a situation that allows Celta to face any attempt to sign the full-back with peace of mind.

In addition, various reports placed his release clause at around 40 million euros, although this figure was not officially confirmed by the club.

Another important factor in a hypothetical move is that the Real Madrid retains 50% of a future sale of the player. For that reason, Celta would need to receive a substantial amount to seriously consider approving his exit.

Nottingham are looking for a right-back

The interest in Javi Rueda would not be a coincidence. Nottingham Forest have been searching for options to strengthen the right-back position for several weeks and have been weighing up different names during the market.

The good performance shown by the Celta player last season, along with his youth and ability to operate both as a full-back and as a wing-back, would have helped his name gain traction within the English sporting directorate.

Fantasy attention to his situation

From a Fantasy perspective, the situation deserves monitoring over the coming days. Javi Rueda is still a Celta player and, as long as no formal offer appears, there does not seem to be an immediate risk of a move.

However, the interest from a Premier League club and the significant pay rise he could receive make it advisable to stay on top of developments. If Nottingham Forest decides to take the next step and makes an important proposal to Celta, the scenario could change quickly before the end of the window.