Cristian Medina, the 22-year-old midfielder, is set to leave Boca Juniors to join Estudiantes de La Plata on a six-month spell before making a move to Europe. The transfer, confirmed by Estudiantes’ president Juan Sebastián Verón on social media, is part of a strategic partnership between the club and the Foster Gillet investment group.

The ambitious move was made possible by Foster Gillet, which recently entered into an agreement with Estudiantes. The group paid $15 million to secure Medina’s transfer from Boca Juniors to the “Pincha.” After his time with Estudiantes, the Argentine midfielder is expected to join one of the European clubs associated with the investment group.

FC Porto and Brighton are in advanced negotiations for Valentín Barco to join the Portuguese club.

Valentín Barco could be joining FC Porto. According to Estadio Deportivo, FC Porto and Brighton are in advanced negotiations for Barco to join FC Porto on loan in January.

Barco would join on a loan deal with FC Porto having a buyout option. The 20 year old has been on loan at Sevilla from Brighton and has only taken part in seven league games.

River Plate, São Paulo, a club from the Premier League and a club from La Liga are interested in Gonzalo Montiel.

The Argentine could be leaving Sevilla. According to Gastón Edul, Montiel could be leaving Sevilla in January. River Plate want to sign Montiel and would have an offer for him.

Marcelo Gallardo’s team is not the only club interested in signing the 27 year old. São Paulo are also interested and a team from the Premier League and a team from La Liga are also interested in signing him.

Gonzalo Montiel joined Sevilla in 2021 from River Plate and spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest.