Overview

• Toluca’s initial $2.8 million offer for 80% of Santiago Simón’s pass was turned down by River Plate.
• River Plate insists on performance-based objectives that would grant Toluca the option to buy a further 30% stake.
• The 23-year-old midfielder has made 146 first-team appearances for River Plate, contributing six goals and 16 assists.
• Simón has struggled for minutes under coach Marcelo Gallardo, making him a target for a club seeking midfield depth.
• Toluca has already added four reinforcements this window as it bolsters its roster for the Leagues Cup and the upcoming Liga MX campaign.