Boca Juniors and River Plate target new signings in mid‑season transfer window

Boca Juniors are evaluating defender Juan Barinaga as a possible departure, with Newell's Old Boys listed as a priority target for the right‑back position. Barinaga, who has made 42 appearances for Boca, is nearing the end of his contract and could be transferred for a fee comparable to the $3.2 million Boca originally paid.

River Plate are close to securing Uruguayan midfielder Mauro Arambarri from Getafe. Coach Eduardo Coudet has personally urged the player to join, citing his recent performance against Alavés. Negotiations reportedly exceed €5 million for a share of Arambarri’s economic rights, and the midfielder has contributed six goals and two assists in 37 matches this season.