Another option is to bolster the right-back slot, with Boedo keeping a sharp eye on a goalkeeper whom Insúa wants to retain.
The right side is a persistent headache for Martijn Demichelis. Among several possibilities, none has fully satisfied the coach, and the issue remains the top priority for next season. While Milton Casco has usually started there, the squad has tested Andrés Herrera, pushed Santiago Simón to the limit, and even contemplated Sebastián Boselli. The decision to reinforce this position cannot wait any longer.
One name that has been revisited during the recent pause is Agustin Giay, a standout for Argentina’s Under-20 team during the last World Cup and a fixture at San Lorenzo. He is viewed as a high-value asset, with a market price that could be a bargain for the club if negotiations align with their strategic goals. In San Lorenzo’s eyes, Giay could be a key piece in any будущий deal, with the club reportedly hoping for a seven-million-dollar price tag and already receiving inquiries from European scouts. For River Plate, the potential acquisition would hinge on a decisive card: August Battle, a player the club believes could be pivotal in any negotiations.
The goalkeeper situation across the squad is equally critical. The player still belongs to River Plate and has been a standout figure for Barcelona in 2023, a transfer perspective that has everyone at the club hoping to keep him. At the end of August, San Lorenzo was relieved that no sell-off plan went through, leaving the player in Boedo through December 31, with prospects to negotiate a full purchase after that date. The club’s leadership remains determined to explore every option that could make the deal feasible.
According to statements aired by TNT, River Plate’s condition to begin talks for Batalla includes securing a priority purchase option on Giay, a strategy that could significantly lower the cost of a negotiation expected to intensify as the year winds down. In short, the two sides may find common ground if the right leverage is used and timing aligns with the player’s development curve. The dynamic between the teams continues to evolve as the market for emerging talents heats up, with all eyes on how the negotiations unfold in the coming weeks.
Source: Goal