How talks are progressing for Boca’s transfer targets | OneFootball

With Hinestroza about 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.

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

The first confirmed is the Colombian, the big dream is Paulo Dybala, and there are other strong names, like Miguel Borja - after becoming a free agent 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; now it’s a reality: Xeneize wants him, either 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 his irregular performance in the second part of 2025.

However, they have not made any formal or informal offer to Dybala; it was simply the start of a negotiation that they know will not be easy but for which there is hope, similar to what happened with Paredes. And Boca's stance is precisely 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 completing his stint at River, he is now labeled as a "free agent" 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 to play 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 forward's court.

Considering that he has always been a name on the radar, Borja's statements have made it so that in the offices of La Bombonera, they have not dismissed or viewed unfavorably the opportunity for him to wear the blue and gold jersey.

It is worth clarifying: while Boca "opens the doors" to him, there is also a clear stance of not going out to seek him or offer him a contract. Why? The decision is up to the Colombian; and that means if he truly wishes to switch sides, he must take care of communicating 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 for Boca, signing a number 9 is unavoidable. With Milton Giménez underperforming (ending the year with a long drought, low level, and questioned by the fans) and Edinson Cavani in an eternal battle against injuries, the only player they have in shape to fulfill that role, although it is 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 the last few hours. For several markets, Xeneize has been interested in the central defender, but for various reasons, negotiations have never prospered.

The scenario is very similar to Cuello's: With Marcelo Moretti refusing to resign from his presidency after declaring the vacancy, there is a gray area to start negotiations, and Xeneize is waiting for a resolution of the deep crisis of the 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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