TYC reports that Newell's is interested in acquiring 27-year-old Argentinian winger Nicolás Laméndola. Newell's expressed interest in acquiring the registration rights for the player, but the proposal did not convince the leadership of el Decano. Due to this situation, the player did not travel with the Atlético Tucumán delegation for their match against Central Córdoba and remained in Tucumán to await a resolution on his future. The coming hours are considered crucial for the negotiations between el Decano and la Lepra. Julio Falcioni and his staff await news on whether the footballer will be available to them for the remainder of the preseason. Laméndola's contract with Atlético Tucumán expires on 31/12/2026, and his current market value is €800k, according to Transfermarkt. In the 2025/2026 season, he has made 15 appearances and scored one goal in the Torneo Apertura, along with one appearance in the Torneo Clausura.