According to a report by ABC Sevilla, as relayed by Sport Witness, Aston Villa and Liverpool are keen on signing Jesus Rodriguez in the summer transfer window. The Spanish attacking prospect has a release clause worth €25 million in his contract with Real Betis. Meanwhile, the two Premier League clubs have submitted an enquiry to sign the teenage sensation in the coming weeks.
Jesus Rodriguez has established himself as one of the best young prospects in La Liga since breaking into the first-team squad at Real Betis. The Spaniard is a native of Seville and has spent his formative years in his home town and graduated from the youth division at Real Betis.
The 19-year-old enjoyed his breakthrough at Real Betis in the 2024/25 season, gradually growing in stature at the Andalusian club. Rodriguez has turned out 32 times thus far for Los Verdiblancos while chipping in with three goals and two assists. He also established a foothold in Spain’s under-21 side.
Meanwhile, Rodriguez has piqued the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe with his progress at Real Betis. A move to the Premier League may be on the cards, with Aston Villa and Liverpool among the prospective suitors keen on signing him in the summer transfer window,
Aston Villa recently joined the race to sign Jesus Rodriguez from Real Betis. The West Midlands club’s interest in the teenage attacking prospect is understandable, considering Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio have returned to their parent clubs after spending the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at Villa Park. So, Rodriguez is a viable target for Aston Villa.
As for Liverpool, Federico Chiesa faces an uncertain future at Anfield after an underwhelming debut season with the Merseyside outfit. So, the Reds must scour the market for a replacement if the Italian international leaves in the summer transfer window. Rodriguez has thus emerged as a viable target for Liverpool. The Premier League champions and Villa have submitted enquiries to discuss a move for the Spaniard.
Rodriguez has a release clause worth €25 million in his contract with Real Betis, although it can increase to €50 million if he signs a new deal. So, Aston Villa and Liverpool must move quickly to wrap up the summer deal to sign the 19-year-old Spanish youth international.
