Overview

• Negotiations over a 12- to 18-month loan for Marcelo Saracchi with a US$300,000 fee, purchase option and up to 30% future-sale clause remain unresolved
• Saracchi has given his approval for the transfer and continues to train with Boca Juniors pending completion of the deal
• Boca’s Council of Football has rejected bids below its valuation and is demanding compensation terms in line with its squad reshaping policy
• Independiente’s technical secretariat, led by Diego Colotto, has initiated exploratory talks for defender Marcos Rojo, whose contract expires in December
• Rojo’s departure depends on Independiente meeting Boca’s compensation demands and securing sign-off from its coaching staff