After a disastrous campaign throughout the year, Independiente de Avellaneda is working on rebuilding its squad and has three high-profile targets in its sights for the next transfer market. Looking ahead to 2026, the "King of Cups" will seek to improve its sporting performance with signings in three key positions: right-back Fabricio Bustos, midfielder Federico Redondo, and attacking midfielder Maximiliano Meza. A loan deal for one year appears to be a concrete possibility. The search for hierarchy, experience, and a sense of belonging is part of a clear strategy: to rebuild a competitive team that can bring stability back to the club and regain its lost prominence. The coming weeks will be crucial to determine if "El Rojo" can secure the pieces it intends to start a new, more solid cycle. Three well-known names, two of whom have a glorious past at the club and another with international projection. Meza's case appears to be one of the most accessible. The attacking midfielder has a contract with River until December 31, 2026, but the recurring injuries he suffered throughout the year have relegated him in the coaching staff's consideration. Both Bustos and Meza were part of the memorable Independiente squad that won the 2017 Copa Sudamericana, one of the club's last major international milestones. The right-back also belongs to River, where he has a valid link until December 2027, although his participation was scarce in the last season. Nevertheless, Independiente's management does not rule out making an attempt, although it acknowledges that it is the most difficult operation of the market. That precedent further fuels the management's interest in bringing them back. Finally, Federico Redondo's case is, without a doubt, the most complex. His profile, his youth, and his leap to Europe make him a high-impact bet. While evaluating options, Independiente needs to reinforce its sporting structure to leave behind a year to be forgotten.
