Buenos Aires, December 3 (NA) - River Plate has set its sights on Liverpool Uruguay's right-back, Kevin Amaro, as the main replacement for Fabricio Bustos, who will leave the millionaire institution in the next transfer market. According to what the Argentine News Agency was able to find out, the Núñez team has already had a first contact with the Uruguayan squad, confirmed by José Luis Palma, president of the entity, who also approved the transfer of the 21-year-old full-back. He added: "At the beginning, as always, there are apparently insurmountable distances, but with goodwill and concessions from both parties, I hope the transfer can be finalized." Meanwhile, following Palma's statements, it is most likely that Amaro will leave the team to go abroad, but there is still a long way to go to know if he will finally land at Monumental to wear the red band. Another complication in the negotiations is the price that the club's president is asking for the right-back. In turn, he has already made his debut with the Uruguay national team in the draw against Chile on the last matchday of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. For now, what is certain is that 'Muñeco' will seek to reinforce the right-back position and, if Liverpool does not show flexibility in negotiating the transfer of the player for a lower price, Núñez's CD will set its sights on another reinforcement. "We have many offers from other teams in America and the United States," Palma concluded firmly. In the face of these demands, it is unlikely that River's Board of Directors, led by Stefano Di Carlo, will disburse that amount of money to incorporate Montiel's next possible competitor. With a more offensive profile, Amaro debuted in 2022 with the Montevideo team and played 86 matches in which he scored two goals and provided eight assists. "Kevin Amaro's price is 10 million dollars for 70% of his pass. We had a first meeting with River authorities and negotiations continue," informed the Liverpool executive. "We are in the initial stage."
