River and the successor to Julián Álvarez: from the floating of the Castellanos thing to the dream of Luis Suárez

When everything seemed to be gone with Valentín Castellanos, as the New York City striker who is a figure in the United States MLS was on his way to becoming a West Ham player in England, the situation changed from one moment to another and this the possibility reappeared that it had reached the River. It’s “Tati” has no community passport and his Premier League pass is down.

In this way, conversations between River and New York City leaders will be revived. And it is not ruled out that they can advance. No matter how high the price, since the Núñez institution must pay at least 12 million dollars, the goal is to make the effort. And there’s a reason: Castellanos is Marcelo Gallardo’s obsession.

Manika asked for it last summer. And he was the only player who failed to bring in the luxurious transfer market that River created at the time. Therefore, now he wants yes or yes to replace Julián Álvarez, who after the round of 16 against Vélez will go to Manchester City. In any case, the coach knows that negotiations will not be easy, beyond the pressure that the 23-year-old Mendoza native, who has already expressed his desire to wear a red band, can put on.

River’s coach thought of other possibilities. First, to Lucas Alario. The third scorer (with 41 goals, behind Borré -55- and Julián Álvarez -51-) of the Gallardo River season was called Enzo Francescoli but “Pipa” thanked, said “no” and said his idea was to continue in European football.

Another name that appeared a few days ago was the name of Miguel Borja. In principle, the Colombian said he would continue with Junior, where he has a 3 -year contract. In any case, after the Barranquilla team was eliminated from the South American Cup, with Núñez they were excited to convince him. There have already been inquiries. And they can offer.

On the other hand, there were conversations with Lanús about young striker José Manuel López and in the next few hours they can offer for 70% of the pass. From the leadership of “Garnet” they make sure they will not accept and the price of the full pass is 10 million dollars. They believe López’s fate is in European football.

And Luis Suarez? This is Enzo Francescoli’s dream. There were polls. But, from the Uruguayan striker’s environment they insist that he plans to continue in Europe for at least a year despite the fact that the player has admitted that he has received calls from Argentine soccer clubs and he has not yet decided in his future. .

Meanwhile, back in training, Gallardo will have two guaranteed forwards and is waiting for a third. Álvarez was with the Argentine National Team, so only Matías Suárez (recovering from a tear in his right soleus) and Braian Romero were present. And Manika is waiting for Lucas Beltrán, who should appear because River will use the repechage clause, even if Colón is forced to stay with the Cordovan attacker, who was loaned to the Santa Fe team.