# River Plate transfer planning and Libertadores status

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/river-plate-goalkeeper-transfer-interest
> Updated: 2026-09-26T01:31:08.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

River Plate goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán remains a primary target for European clubs, including Manchester United, Inter Milan, Aston Villa, and Juventus. To protect his market value, management continues efforts to renew his contract and increase his release clause from 21 million euros to 100 million euros.

In preparation for a potential departure, the club is evaluating several long-term successors, including Yassine Bounou, Keylor Navas, and Juan Musso. Musso, currently with Atlético de Madrid, is specifically noted as a candidate for the January transfer window, depending on Beltrán’s status.

Beyond the goalkeeper position, River Plate is exploring attacking reinforcements, specifically considering Mateo Retegui of Al-Qadisiyah. However, negotiations for Retegui face hurdles due to his 30 million euro valuation and a contract running through 2028.

On the competitive front, the club’s pursuit of Copa Libertadores qualification via the annual table has become more difficult following a 2-1 defeat to Huracán. Analysts suggest the club has likely lost its chance to qualify via the annual table, leaving the Torneo Clausura as the critical secondary path for continental qualification.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: River Plate plans transfers and faces Libertadores qualification challenges

River Plate is planning future transfers, eyeing Juan Musso and Mateo Retegui for reinforcements, while facing a difficult path to Copa Libertadores qualification following recent losses.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/river-plate-players-reunite-in-colombia-as-santiago-beltrn-draws-interest

### 2026-09-24: Manchester United and Inter Milan eye River Plate goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán

Manchester United and Inter Milan are competing for River Plate goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán, a 21-year-old Argentine international with a 21 million euro release clause.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-united-and-inter-milan-eye-river-plate-goalkeeper-santiago-beltrn

### 2026-09-23: River Plate targets Flamengo goalkeeper Agustín Rossi

River Plate is eyeing Flamengo goalkeeper Agustín Rossi as a potential replacement for Santiago Beltrán, who is attracting interest from major European clubs like Inter Milan and Manchester United.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/river-plate-targets-flamengo-goalkeeper-agustn-rossi

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