River reopen talks with Palmeiras for Aníbal Moreno | OneFootball

His name had been one of the first to be ruled out in River's transfer market. However, in recent hours it has emerged that the Millionaire will make another attempt for Aníbal Moreno and will present an offer to Palmeiras. With Fausto Vera already secured as the first reinforcement, Marcelo Gallardo insisted on an old desire and the intention is to negotiate a loan. Difficult, but not impossible.

The "Muñeco" requested him on several occasions; he was even about to join when he was just starting in Newell’s First Division, back in 2019. The last time they sought him was at the end of 2024, but then the Brazilian club did not want to hear about letting him go. In the early days of December, there was a new inquiry and the figure was daunting, but since that conversation, something has changed in the current situation.

Moreno ended the year as a substitute at Palmeiras. In fact, he did not play in the Copa Libertadores final against Flamengo, and only added three minutes in the semifinals against Liga de Quito. From being an undisputed starter, he became the third or even fourth option for Abel Ferreira. Ahead of him are Raphael Veiga (a club emblem), Andreas Pereira (direct hierarchy from the Premier League), and Allan (one of the great promises from the youth ranks).

This is why both the player's and the Brazilian team's stance have changed in recent days. Without the desired spot, Moreno is going to lose continuity, level, and ultimately, market value. Palmeiras, which initially asked for around 11 million dollars for his transfer, might negotiate for a lower figure; and the player, aware that he needs to regain prominence to continue on the upward path of his career, intends to leave.

It is then that he reappears on River's radar. The arrival of Fausto Vera and the negotiations with Estudiantes for Santiago Ascacíbar indicated that they had already considered him lost, but now they will play one more card. Initially, they will maintain the stance of a loan with a fee and an option, but they will try to improve the conditions to meet Palmeiras' demands.

As with every move by the Millionaire in this transfer market, the player's stance and insistence will be crucial. If he pushes to leave, Verdao might be more flexible when analyzing River's potential offer. Meanwhile, Gallardo dreams again of the ‘5’ he has always desired.

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