River Plate and Olympiacos negotiate transfer of defender Francisco Ortega

River Plate has submitted a new offer of US$4.5 million for Argentine left‑back Francisco Ortega, while Olympiacos has indicated that it will only release the player for a minimum of US$5.5 million. The Argentine club said the latest bid shows "progress in the negotiations" but the Greek side has so far rejected offers that do not meet its valuation. Ortega has been described as positive about a possible return to his home country to play for River Plate. Both clubs continue talks, with Olympiacos’ vice‑president noting that any deal must satisfy the financial expectations of the "red‑white" club.