Liga MX transfer news: The latest rumors and chisme in Mexican soccer
ALMEYDA A CANDIDATE FOR JOB IN ARGENTINA
Chivas manager Matias Almeyda is one of the top three candidates for the same job at Independiente, according to La Nacion.
The recently crowned Copa Sudamericana champion needs a coach after Ariel Holan's departure, and Almeyda's name once again is in the mix after the club originally discussed bringing him in last winter.
JEMEZ WILL ASK FOR BACA AT LAS PALMAS
Rafael Baca may make the move across the Atlantic to join Las Palmas, according to AS.
Former Cruz Azul manager Paco Jemez is expected to take over the La Liga team and hopes to bring his former defensive midfielder with him. The 28-year-old Baca played with the San Jose Earthquakes before joining La Maquina.
AMERICA INTERESTED IN MENEZ
Club America may turn to former France international Jeremy Menez as its search for attacking reinforcements continues, according to L'Equipe.
There has been contact between the team and the player's camp. The 30-year-old has 24 caps with France but has struggled in recent stops, including with current club Antalyaspor where he has fewer than 250 minutes in the Turkish league.
LOZANO COULD SET MEXICAN TRANSFER RECORD
Both Arsenal and Everton are willing to pay big money for Hirving Lozano, according to AM .
The newspaper reports that the Premier League clubs would pay the 48 million euro fee PSV is asking for the services of the 22-year-old winger whose 10 goals this season have him atop the Eredivisie scoring charts. That would be the highest fee ever paid for a Mexican player.
MEXICO A POTENTIAL LANDING PLACE FOR TEVEZ?
With Carlos Tevez's exit from China all but finalized, Mexico has emerged as an outside option for the former 33-year-old's next destination, according to Argentine journalist Luis Fregossi .
His former club, Boca Juniors, is still far and away the most likely destination and retirement also is an option, but Fregossi reports that Tigres, Club America and Pumas all have been in touch with Tevez's agent, Adrian Ruocco.
PUMAS SET SIGHTS ON GUDINO
As Pumas' hunt continues for a new goalkeeper, Raul Gudino now has emerged as a leading candidate, according to Cancha .
The 21-year-old Mexican currently is with APOEL in Cyprus on loan from Porto B but has been the target of approaches by Chivas and other Mexican teams. Now the club from Ciudad Universitaria is pushing to make his return to domestic soil a reality.
PENALBA STAYING AT CRUZ AZUL
Defensive midfielder Gabriel Penalba is set to continue along with Cruz Azul in the Clausura, according to Record .
La Maquina sporting director Eduardo de la Torre pushed for the player's continuity and his request was heard by new manager Pedro Caixinha after the Portuguese coach initially was ready to move on from the Argentine.
RIVERO NEWEST TARGET FOR AMERICA
Octavio Rivero is the latest forward to draw Club America's attention in their quest to add attacking firepower this winter, according to AS Chile .
The former Vancouver Whitecaps striker helped Colo-Colo to a championship in Chile, adding a goal each in his last five games to close out the season.
MUNOZ'S FUTURE UNCLEAR
Moises Munoz is not on Puebla's list of players to be transferred but the club would be willing to let him go if the right offer came, according to Record .
The 37-year-old goalkeeper was reportedly a target for an MLS team last year but so far has stayed in Mexico since leaving Club America, playing with relegated Jaguares and relegation-threatened Puebla.
SAUCEDO HEADED TO MEXICO CITY
Veteran goalkeeper Cirilo Saucedo is set to join Mexico City side Pumas, according to Record .
The 35-year-old has played for seven first-division Mexican teams and looks to return to the top division after spending the previous campaigns with second-division side FC Juarez.
AMERICA MOVE FOR URIBE NEARING COLLAPSE
America is lining up a move for Toluca forward Fernando Uribe, according to MarcaClaro , however that move may be falling apart because of financial issues.
After a frustrating season for America's attack - including four Liguilla matches without scoring a goal - Las Aguilas are looking to boost their attacking line. One of the targets is the 29-year-old Colombian, whose contract with Toluca runs through the summer. Financial concerns could derail the potential move, with Toluca in no rush to sell the player.
ARGENTINE GIANT CHASING ROMERO
Club America forward Silvio Romero is the subject of a potential move by River Plate, according to various Argentine reports including one in La Pagina Millonaria .
Despite the Argentine's disappointing tournament, La Banda are reportedly set to pay $4 million for 50 percent of the 29-year-old's rights.
SPORTING KANSAS CITY AFTER BOSELLI
MLS side Sporting Kansas City has made a multi-million dollar offer to Leon for forward Mauro Boselli, according to El Universal .
The central forward is 32 but tied Aviles Hurtado as the top scorer in the recently completed Apertura with 11 goals. It was the Argentine's third Liga MX scoring crown.
BRITOS COULD MAKE MEXICO RETURN
Matias Britos may return to Liga MX after frustration with Saudi club Al-Hilal, according to AM .
Current Leon manager Gustavo Diaz admitted his team has interest in bringing his countryman back to Liga MX, where he played with Leon and Pumas before moving to the Middle East.
NORTH AMERICAN WORLD CUP COULD MOVE UP
The World Cup expected to take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026 could take place four years earlier, according to a column in Record .
Ignacio Suarez writes that there are major concerns about the logistics of hosting the tournament in Qatar with the nation locked in a dispute with the other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Egypt.
OSORIO REJECTED SAUDI ARABIA
Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio turned down an offer to coach the Saudi Arabia national team, according to Fox Deportes .
Former Chile boss Juan Antonio Pizzi ended up accepting a lucrative offer to lead the Gulf nation at the World Cup after Osorio elected to continue his project in charge of El Tri rather than hit reset.
BETIS PUSHING FOR MORENO
Mexico center back Hector Moreno could make a winter move to Real Betis, according to BetisMovil .
The Sinaloa native moved from PSV to Roma during the offseason but has made just two starts for the Serie A side. Mexico midfielder Andres Guardado moved from PSV to Real Betis in the summer and reportedly would be a key part of recruitment efforts.
PERALTA EXTENSION TALKS ONGOING
Forward Oribe Peralta and Club America are in continuing talks about a contract extension, according to Record .
Peralta, who turns 34 in January, is hoping to sign a three-year deal, but Las Aguilas' most recent offer would only keep "El Cepillo" at the club for another two years.
LIGA MX SET TO ROLL OUT VAR
The Liga MX Liguilla will use a video assistant referee system in the 2018 Apertura, according to ESPN Mexico .
The league's sporting development committee met after Morelia advanced on a goal that should have been ruled offside and hopes to utilize the referee aid as soon as the summer or fall of 2018.
FERNANDEZ TO END SHORT NECAXA STAY
Matias Fernandez's stay in Mexico already could be coming to a close, according to AS .
The Chilean attacker arrived in the fall and played in eight games for the Rayos but has failed to make an impact. Even so, Colo Colo in his home country would like to bring in the 31-year-old ahead of a potential 2018 Copa Libertadores run.
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