Palmeiras wary of River Plate’s move for Aníbal Moreno | OneFootball

Midfielder Aníbal Moreno is a player from Palmeiras’ current squad who could leave the club if a good offer comes in. River Plate has expressed interest in buying the Verdão player, who is awaiting an official proposal.

Palmeiras’ Caution

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Alviverde is approaching the Argentine club’s interest in the Palmeiras defender with caution. Financial considerations for the next season and the recent history between the clubs make the Palmeiras board see the negotiation as complex.

Palmeiras initially wants a fee close to US$12 million (about R$66 million at the current exchange rate) for Aníbal Moreno. Although he ended the year on a low note, the midfielder was called up to the Argentina national team during the season, which, in the view of the club’s Football Board, increases his value in a potential transfer.

River Plate did not qualify for the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores and, because of this, investments for the year will be controlled. The amount desired by Verdão would make Aníbal one of the most expensive signings in the Argentine club’s history.

Additionally, the team managed by Marcelo Gallardo has already shown interest in other Palmeiras players, such as Flaco López, in previous transfer windows. However, the amounts offered have always been far from what Alviverde wanted, and negotiations did not progress.

Interest in a Midfielder

Abel Ferreira, in his planning for 2026, has communicated his desire for a new number 5. Recently, the club tried to sign Fabinho, formerly of Liverpool and currently at Al-Ittihad, but talks did not move forward due to financial issues.

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