Anthony Valencia, a 23-year-old player revealed by Independiente del Valle, is reportedly close to joining Flamengo, with a deal potentially being finalized by this Monday. He would replace Plata, who was sold to Dynamo Moscow last week. Valencia has been left out of Royal Antwerp's squad for their last game, a 4-1 loss to STVV.
The transfer of Valencia is reportedly worth around €5 million, with Royal Antwerp retaining 15% of the player's future transfer value. Meanwhile, Joaquín Freitas, a 19-year-old player revealed by Acassuso, is also close to joining Flamengo, but his transfer depends on the resolution of some details with River Plate, including the percentage of the transfer fee that the club will retain. Freitas has made 30 appearances for River Plate this season, scoring one goal and providing two assists.
The Flamengo has a deadline to sign new players before the Libertadores quarterfinals, with the Conmebol deadline for registering reinforcements ending on September 4.