Recent news suggests that the chances of striker Rodrigo Auzmendi joining Rosario Central have decreased, as the parties have yet to reach an agreement on his contract. Nevertheless, according to the Argentine News Agency (NA), Banfield, the owner of the player's pass, and the 'Canalla' have already found a common ground for the transfer of 80% of his registration. Thus, while the player can continue to negotiate with the Rosario-based club and has offers from other teams, the 'Taladro' remains on alert: it needs the sale to lift embargoes, pay back wages, and make signings, being the only team in the First Division that has not yet reinforced. Although Rosario Central and Banfield have reached an agreement for his transfer, Rodrigo Auzmendi's financial demands make his arrival at the 'auriazul' team not yet a done deal. As the transfer market closed on Tuesday afternoon, the 'Canalla' decided to register the 25-year-old attacker as a reinforcement before it closed, so it still has time to continue negotiating and bring the parties closer. Meanwhile, Banfield hopes the situation will be resolved by Friday, with other clubs also interested in the striker. This is not the first transfer for Auzmendi to fall through this summer, as a few weeks ago he was mentioned on Boca Juniors' radar, although the 'Xeneize' only inquired about conditions but did not proceed. With an uncertain future, the striker was planned as a starter in the first date, where the 'Taladro' faced Huracán, although he was dropped from the eleven to make way for attacker Bruno Sepúlveda. Nevertheless, he came on from the bench and will be focused for the second date, where Banfield will visit Sarmiento this Thursday at 21:30. Despite the potential loss of one of their top scorers, the verdiblanco (green-white) club from the Southern area of Greater Buenos Aires is in a financial situation that makes the sale of Auzmendi look favorable. With these revenues, the club's leadership plans to lift the seven embargoes it has, close some signings, and alleviate the salary situation of its players and employees. Although in recent days wages corresponding to September, October, and November were paid, the institution still owes the bonuses and wages of December and January, which will be added in the coming days. Thus, the 'Taladro' plans to appease the economic crisis for some time, until it collects the television rights in March.
