Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt are both monitoring Jorge Salinas, the 19-year-old defender at Racing Santander, with a view to a potential summer transfer, according to Spanish publication AS. The promising left-back recently helped Santander achieve promotion to Spain’s top flight for the 2025-26 season, making 33 appearances and contributing six assists. Salinas is also capable of playing centrally, adding versatility to his profile.
Interest in the Spaniard extends beyond the Bundesliga, however, with AS reporting that FC Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Newcastle United are also tracking his development. Salinas has quickly emerged as a talent in Spain’s second division, attracting attention from several of Europe’s larger clubs. He has become a key player for Racing Santander, demonstrating both defensive solidity and attacking contributions from the left flank.
The potential transfer fee for Salinas is currently variable, dependent on specific clauses within his contract. Reports suggest a release clause exists, with estimates ranging between €4 million and €16 million. This range reflects the club’s valuation of a player who has demonstrably improved their team’s fortunes and possesses significant potential for further growth. While the exact figure remains unclear, it suggests Santander are prepared to allow Salinas to depart for the right price.
Leverkusen and Frankfurt are both in positions where they could benefit from adding a young, dynamic defender to their squads. Leverkusen, under Xabi Alonso, have established themselves as a force in German football, and Salinas could provide competition and depth in their defensive options. Frankfurt, meanwhile, are consistently competing for European qualification and a player of Salinas’s caliber would bolster their squad as they aim to maintain that level of performance. His arrival would likely provide both clubs with a long-term solution at left-back, while also offering tactical flexibility.
