LA Galaxy is trying really hard to get talented Argentina forward Cristian Pavon to MLS but Boca Juniors keeps on saying no.
According to ESPN Argentina’s Diego Monroig, Galaxy sent an improved offer worth $16 million for Pavon on Thursday, but Boca rejected the proposal calling it “insufficient.”
Galaxy has been trying to acquire Pavon for months now, but Boca hasn’t been keen to cave and lower their demands for the 23-year-old. Their asking price, believed to be around $25 million, reportedly even repelled European clubs, who are no longer even interested in the player.
While it seemed like the deal that would bring Cristian Pavon to Galaxy is dead, Martin Costa of TNT Sports reports that Boca has come back with a counteroffer. Argentinian powerhouse is reportedly willing to let Pavon go on a season-long loan, with Galaxy getting the purchase option with a higher price tag.
Pavon made his debut with Boca Juniors in 2014, and since then has made 80 appearances while scoring 21 goals.
LA Galaxy is now exploring alternatives for Pavon, with Independiente’s forward Martin Benitez emerging as the most likely option. According to reports, Benitez has a release clause of $20 million, but Independiente would be happy to get around $10 million for the 25-year-old.
