Overview
- River confirmed multiple non-renewals including Miguel Borja, and Marcelo Gallardo has made a holding midfielder the priority with Fausto Vera and Santiago Ascacíbar among the leading options and a reported $20–25 million budget.
- Reports link Borja to Club América, Cruz Azul and Tigres, with additional reporting that he turned down Alianza Lima as he looks to continue in Mexico or Brazil.
- La Nación says River opened talks for Vera and met with Ascacíbar’s camp, aiming to secure early signings ahead of a January 4 preseason start and the January 14–March 10 registration window in Argentina.
- Universitario’s negotiations with Jorge Fossati remain tense as the club insists on sticking to existing salary parameters but is open to improving performance bonuses.
- At Alianza Lima, Paolo Guerrero said he wants Hernán Barcos to stay while noting the decision rests with the club, and separate reports indicate Pablo Ceppelini’s automatic renewal will not activate because he fell short of the minutes threshold.