Gabriel Ávalos could leave Independiente after Vasco da Gama of Brazil inquired about the conditions for signing the 35-year-old Paraguayan forward. The player has a contract until December and could leave during this transfer window. This would be a financial opportunity for Independiente because Ávalos can negotiate a free transfer with any club starting in January. It is not yet known if a formal offer will be made. Vasco is not the only interested party; Olimpia was also recently interested in the striker, but those negotiations did not become formal. Ávalos stated that he had not been contacted by Olimpia but mentioned that his representative had received calls from some teams. In anticipation of a potential departure, Independiente has already signed Chimy Ávila. The Paraguayan international has 27 caps and 2 goals for his country. In the domestic league this season, he has scored 11 goals and provided 5 assists in 22 appearances. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €750k.