José Neris, one of San Lorenzo’s targets before the transfer window closes | OneFootball

At the same time, the interim Board of Directors is moving quickly on three names: José Neris, Héctor “Tito” Villalba, and Emmanuel Mas. The main target is the Uruguayan, 25 years old, who is coming off a good season with Montevideo City Torque, where he scored 16 goals in 34 matches and was one of the team’s standout players.

Neris’ transfer rights belong to Colón, and his contractual situation is one of the key points in the negotiation. The striker is under contract until December of this year and, unless there is an offer that meets Colón’s financial expectations, he is required to show up for training, which he is currently doing at the Predio 4 de Junio. Colón has made it clear: they will only let him leave for a significant offer in dollars.

This explains why, despite strong interest from San Lorenzo and other clubs such as América de Cali, Barcelona of Ecuador, and Gimnasia de Mendoza, the deal has not yet been finalized. The situation has even become more tense in recent hours due to disputes between intermediaries and rumors of a possible resolution by FIFA if the conflict escalates.

In addition to Neris, San Lorenzo is considering the return of Héctor Villalba. The winger, a product of the club’s youth academy, a self-confessed fan, and a two-time champion, has just become a free agent after leaving Peñarol and is back on the radar after nearly returning in 2025.

There is also the possibility of Emmanuel Mas, a 37-year-old left back, Copa Libertadores champion in 2014, who is coming off a good season with Juventud Las Piedras and has offered to return to the club, even accepting a secondary role within the squad.

Currently, San Lorenzo already has six signings for the 2026 season—still pending official confirmation due to the lifting of FIFA sanctions—and is aiming to finalize the last pieces before the transfer window closes. In this context, José Neris’ name stands out as the top priority in Boedo, although his arrival depends on a complex negotiation with Colón and on numbers that are still far from being agreed upon.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.