Sevilla Target Jorge de Frutos as Potential Replacement for Rubén Vargas

Jorge de Frutos has emerged as a central figure in the European transfer market, drawing sustained interest from multiple clubs across LaLiga and the Premier League amid strong performances for Rayo Vallecano.

According to market analysis and reports from multiple outlets, the talented winger has established a firm valuation following consistent attention from top-flight sides. TransferFeed data places his estimated market value range between €13.0M and €18.0M, pointing to a most likely transfer fee of €15.0M. That valuation is driven in part by concrete past activity, including a reported 15 million euro proposal submitted by Newcastle United in February 2026, which followed a rejected 12 million euro offer in August 2025.

Rayo Vallecano’s stance remains firm on the player’s worth. Records show that the club previously completed a deal to acquire de Frutos from Levante for 8 million euros in August 2023, after an earlier period where Levante reportedly rejected a 10 million euro bid in August 2022. Since making the switch to Vallecas, the attacker’s output has elevated his profile across Spain and England.

Sevilla’s Pursuit and Squad Planning

Within LaLiga, Sevilla has frequently monitored de Frutos as an ambitious target to bolster their attacking options. Reports from Estadio Deportivo and Diario AS indicate that Nervión officials evaluated the winger as a potential replacement for Rubén Vargas, though discussions have navigated complex financial parameters. Market reporting from August 2026 noted that Sevilla ultimately considered the player’s price tag challenging given their current financial structuring, keeping negotiations fluid as squad needs shift.

Other Spanish sides have also tracked the player’s trajectory. Fichajes.net documentation outlines previous tracking from Atlético de Madrid, Real Betis, and Villarreal CF during various windows, underscoring his status as a sought-after commodity in domestic football since his standout seasons at Levante.

Premier League and European Interest

Beyond Spain, clubs from England and Germany have maintained active files on the forward. Newcastle United’s pursuit in early 2026 demonstrated the financial capacity of Premier League suitors to meet Rayo Vallecano’s valuation demands. Additionally, Bayer Leverkusen has monitored the attacker’s development, adding an international dimension to the race for his signature.

Sevilla Target Jorge de Frutos as Potential Replacement for Rubén Vargas
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As the transfer window progresses, Rayo Vallecano holds a strong bargaining position thanks to long-term control over the player’s contract and his consistent production on the flank.

The next checkpoint for de Frutos involves upcoming LaLiga fixtures, where his performances on the pitch will continue to dictate winter and summer market valuations.

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