Sunderland showed interest in acquiring 26-year-old Mexican defender Johan Vásquez, but Genoa is preparing to renew his contract until 2028 to retain him. Despite receiving offers from Sunderland, as well as other European clubs like Porto, Roma, and Atalanta, Genoa's coach Patrick Vieira considers Vásquez a key player and has decided to 'shield' him by extending his contract. Vásquez, who has become the captain and a cornerstone of the team, is seen as crucial for Genoa's plans for the 2025-2026 season. According to Transfermarkt, the player's current market value is €14.00m.