Boca Juniors has sent a contractual offer to Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes, who currently plays for AS Roma. If Paredes agrees to the terms, Boca will then proceed to negotiate with Roma to finalize the transfer during this transfer window.

According to journalist Gastón Edul, Boca coach Fernando Gago has been in talks with Paredes for some time. However, Paredes cannot make a decision in January as his situation depends on Roma. Boca has yet to initiate negotiations with the Italian club, and any potential move would need their approval.

Another key factor is that if Paredes plays 50% of Roma’s matches this season, his contract will be automatically extended by one year. Currently, he has participated in approximately 20% of the games but still has the second half of the season under coach Claudio Ranieri. This condition makes Roma’s position crucial, and any transfer would require Boca to engage with the club directly.

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.