San Lorenzo's temporary board, which is managing the club amidst institutional chaos, rejected River Plate's first offer for 27-year-old Colombian centre-back Jhohan Romaña. The proposal of USD 2,000,000 for 50% of the player's rights was considered insufficient. San Lorenzo seeks a higher figure for that percentage or would prefer to sell 100% of his rights, and is reluctant to transfer a key player to a direct rival. The player wants to leave during this transfer window because of the club's internal management conflicts. A potential option to include Sebastián Boselli in the deal was discarded because he would prioritize a move abroad if he were to leave River. The negotiation is described as complex, and River's position is that they are not willing to double their initial offer. If San Lorenzo does not lower its demands, River will withdraw from the talks and search for another central defender. During the negotiations, Romaña posted on Instagram with a phrase stating that everything passes, alongside an image of himself. Romaña joined San Lorenzo in January 2024 and has a contract that expires on December 31, 2026. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €6.00m.