According to Tuttomercato, Cagliari is interested in signing Juan Fernando Quintero. Quintero is currently without a club after the end of his spell with River Plate. He is one of Cagliari's targets, as the club is showing interest in players who performed well at the World Cup. The Colombian made 4 appearances and scored 1 goal at the World Cup. He could soon find a new club, and Cagliari is observing his situation.

Cagliari has started discussions with River Plate about the 33-year-old Colombian attacking midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero, and the player is willing to return to Italy. The Colombian international has 53 caps and 6 goals for his country and is under contract with the Argentine club until the end of December 2027. In the 2025/2026 domestic league season, Quintero made 15 appearances in the Torneo Apertura and its playoffs, scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists. His current Transfermarkt market value is €1.80m.