How talks are progressing for the signings Boca are targeting | OneFootball

With Hinestroza set to be the first addition of the transfer market, Riquelme is now looking to unlock other negotiations to continue strengthening the Xeneize squad with an eye on the 2026 Copa Libertadores. Dybala, the big dream.

With the signing of Marino Hinestroza practically secured, who bid farewell to Atlético Nacional after winning the Copa Colombia to join La Bombonera, now there are several open negotiation fronts at Boca that Juan Román Riquelme will seek to unlock to keep adding reinforcements.

The first confirmed is the Colombian, the big dream is Paulo Dybala, and there are other strong names, like Miguel Borja -after being released from River-, who are also on the Xeneize management's radar. How are the negotiations progressing?

Paulo Dybala

“Hopefully we can make the effort. It's a dream and an illusion,” confessed Marcelo Delgado, a Boca official, when asked about the possible signing of the Jewel. It's no longer rumors, it's now a reality: Xeneize wants him, whether for this transfer market or in June -when his contract in Rome ends-, and they have initiated contacts with the Jewel's entourage.

The club made the first direct inquiries with the player and his representation. What happened in that probe? Boca expressed their enthusiasm for having a figure of his stature in their ranks and that they are attentive to his situation, considering that Roma has no intention of renewing his contract, which expires mid-year, due to the irregularity he showed in the second half of 2025.

However, they have not made any formal or informal offer to Dybala; it was simply the start of a negotiation they know will not be easy but for which there is hope, similar to what happened with Paredes. And Boca's stance is exactly the same: they will not rush and are waiting for a nod from the Jewel. The ball is in the world champion's court.

Miguel Borja

After finishing his stint at River, he is now labeled as a “free player” and acknowledged that he is looking for a new direction to relaunch his career after a challenging last year. What no one expected was that he would not rule out a hypothetical chance of playing for Boca. “One can never close the door”, he said, to the surprise of many. What do they say in La Ribera about this? They are open to it, but with the caveat that the ball is in the striker's court.

Considering that he has always been a name on the radar, Borja's statements have made the offices at La Bombonera not dismiss or view negatively the opportunity for him to wear the blue and gold jersey.

It is worth clarifying: while Boca “opens the doors” for him, there is also a clear stance of not seeking him out or offering him a contract. Why? The decision lies with the Colombian; and that means if he truly wishes to switch sides, he must convey it privately. In other words, it should not just be a passing comment he made on ESPN.

Alexis Cuello

Amid the institutional crisis at San Lorenzo, there have been no formal contacts yet, but at Boca, he is a name on the list to strengthen the offensive front. The 25-year-old forward has had a couple of good consecutive seasons (scoring 5 goals in 16 matches in the Clausura) and appears as an interesting possibility.

Riquelme knows that signing a number 9 is crucial for Boca. With Milton Giménez underperforming (ending the year with a long drought, poor form, and criticized by fans) and Edinson Cavani in a perpetual battle with injuries, the only player they have in shape to fulfill that role, although not necessarily his natural position on the field, is Miguel Merentiel.

Gastón Hernández

The player's representation, captain of San Lorenzo, offered him to Boca in recent hours. For several markets, Xeneize has been interested in the central defender, but for various reasons, negotiations have never prospered.

The situation is very similar to Cuello's: With Marcelo Moretti refusing to resign from his presidency after declaring a vacancy, there is uncertainty to start negotiations, and Xeneize is waiting for a resolution of the deep crisis at Ciclón to see if they can move forward. They want him to compete for the position with Lautaro Di Lollo ahead of the 2026 Copa Libertadores.

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