South American clubs boost winter transfer market ahead of second‑semester seasons
A wave of signings and loan moves is reshaping squads across South America as clubs prepare for the second half of their domestic campaigns. In Argentina, Club Luján added midfielder Sebastián Gallo on loan, Racing pursued midfielder Ulises Ortegoza while confirming the imminent arrival of left‑back Alfonso Espino, and San Martín secured midfielder Gabriel Carabajal as its first reinforcement. Lanús began its preseason training and is linked with forward Facundo Batista.
In Peru, Universitario is evaluating offers for Jesús Castillo and negotiating the departure of Miguel Silveira, while also adding Jordan Guivin as a replacement. Chilean side Deportes Limache announced the signing of defensive midfielder Tiago Galletto, and former Colo Colo defender Alan Saldivia is rumored to be moving from Vasco da Gama to Peñarol. Guatemala’s Deportivo Suchitepéquez completed the arrival of Colombian midfielder José Corena. These moves illustrate a busy winter window as clubs seek to strengthen key positions before the Clausura tournaments begin.