Talks are underway between the representatives of 22-year-old Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta and several interested clubs. The interested clubs include Lazio, Betis Sevilla, FC Villarreal, FC Porto, and FC Bologna. The midfielder is under contract with Racing Santander until 2029, but his deal contains a release clause of €16 million. Racing would be prepared to negotiate for offers starting from €10 million. Bayer Leverkusen holds a 50 percent sell-on clause for the player. Puerta, who joined the club in September 2025, has 5 caps and 1 goal for Colombia. In the 2025/2026 LaLiga2 season, he made 32 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist. His current Transfermarkt market value is €5.00m.