The recent decision by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to move the transfer market closing date to January 22, originally scheduled for February 16, has caused excitement in the players’ market, with clubs rushing to finalize their transactions before the deadline. One area Newell’s Old Boys are particularly keen to strengthen is in attack, particularly following the imminent departure of Juan Ignacio Ramírez to Everton.
Among the potential candidates considered by the technical staff is Yamil Asad, a player who previously played in Major League Soccer with Cincinnati before becoming a free agent. During his time in the United States, Asad played 26 matches and scored 5 goals. Coach Soso is said to be impressed by the wideout player, but a potential deal faces hurdles due to financial considerations, with Asad not considered a budget signing.
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Another transfer opportunity that seems to have fallen through is that of Tomás Badaloni, a striker from Necaxa. Newell’s had inquired about his situation, but the Mexican club firmly ruled out any possibility for the Argentine striker, formerly of Godoy Cruz, to leave the club during the next season.
