Argentine media cite Cruzeiro bid for Gabriel Rojas, Racing full-back | OneFootball

Cruzeiro has already started making moves behind the scenes with an eye on the next transfer window, which will open on July 20, and one name stood out in the Argentine press this Tuesday. According to journalists César Luis Merlo and Leandro Adonio, the Minas Gerais club submitted an official offer to sign 28-year-old left-back Gabriel Rojas, who currently plays for Racing.

According to the information reported by the journalists, Cruzeiro’s offer was 4 million dollars, an amount considered insufficient by the Argentine side. Racing has not completely ruled out a deal, but believes the amount offered is still far from what the club expects in order to release the player.

Cruzeiro’s interest in a left-back had already been pointed out in recent days. The position appears to be one of the board’s priorities for the next window, especially given the current situation in that area. Kaiki remains highly rated and is being monitored by Spain’s Betis, while the club also negotiated the transfer of young player Kauã Prates to Borussia Dortmund, where he will play starting in the middle of the year.

Gabriel Rojas, 28, is enjoying a period of growing recognition in Argentine football. In addition to being considered an important player for Racing, the full-back also recently appeared on Argentina’s preliminary squad list for the World Cup, a factor that tends to make any potential negotiation more difficult.

So far, there has been no official confirmation from either Cruzeiro or Racing regarding progress in the talks. The current scenario points to a negotiation that would depend on a significant increase in the figures to move forward. Since 2023, Gabriel Rojas has made 141 appearances for Racing, with five goals scored and 22 assists provided, and won a Copa Sudamericana and a Recopa during that period.

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