Riquelme discusses window as Boca weigh late move for a striker | OneFootball

After a tense Copa Sudamericana qualification, president Juan Román Riquelme reviewed Boca’s transfer plans and signalled openness to a late move for a centre-forward to meet Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s requests. According to LaNumer12.com.ar, the board are monitoring last-minute opportunities.

Boca reached the last 16 by beating O'Higgins on penalties after a 1-1 aggregate. Recoleta await in the next round.

The hierarchy are working against the clock to deliver reinforcements in key areas. Riquelme noted they had already satisfied calls for a right-back and a goalkeeper, and that Villa matched the profile sought up front.

The push for another focal point follows Adam Bareiro’s injury. Arruabarrena currently has Miguel Merentiel, who can operate centrally though it is not his main role, and Milton Giménez, recently back from a knock and an unused substitute in Chile.

Riquelme said they felt complete until recent fitness issues, and that if the window shuts this afternoon then an overseas loan later could allow them to bring someone in, and they would be ready to act. The domestic market closes on 31 July, though a sale or loan abroad after today would grant an extra slot to sign until 2 September.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar