Santos Laguna is in the final stages of negotiations for the permanent acquisition of 29-year-old Argentine forward Lucas Di Yorio to address an urgent need for a striker, and the club values his previous experience in Mexican football with Pachuca and León. The deal advanced after Universidad de Chile, where Di Yorio had become the top scorer, did not use their purchase option. This led to the player's return to Athletico Paranaense, the club that owns his rights. The Brazilian club will now complete the permanent sale to Santos Laguna, which will take on the transfer payment, with only final details remaining to complete the agreement.