Real Sociedad has shortlisted 25-year-old Ecuadorian winger Gonzalo Plata for the current transfer window. Flamengo is open to Plata's departure because he is no longer considered crucial to their short-term project. The club would accept a direct sale or a loan with an obligation to buy, and has ruled out a return to Brazil after the loan. Contacts have already taken place between Real Sociedad's management and Plata's entourage, and it is reported that the player is very receptive to the move. Real Sociedad's sporting directorate, which is headed by Erik Bretos, considers Plata the preferred alternative if their primary target is not secured. A deal could potentially become viable in the final days of the transfer window. Flamengo has reduced its asking price for the player from €22 million in June to the current price of €10 million, which is more than double the €4 million the club paid to Al Sadd to acquire him in August 2024. Real Sociedad possesses the financial capacity for a permanent transfer, and Flamengo's demands are not anticipated to be a problem. The Ecuador international has 54 caps and 9 goals for his country and holds a contract with the Brazilian club until June 2029. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €9.00m. He has made 13 appearances in the current Série A season, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists. The player has also been linked with the Russian club Krasnodar.