According to TYC, Santos has a growing interest in acquiring Sebastián Villa, and it was reported in Brazil in recent days that the club has a strong interest in him. Villa rejected a five million dollar proposal to play at Santos with Neymar because he wants to join River. The five million dollar proposal was much lower than the 12 million dollars that Independiente Rivadavia wants for him. He has a contract until December.

Sebastián Villa, 29, who has departed from Independiente Rivadavia, rejected a significant offer from Brazilian club Santos because his priority is to join River. The Colombian winger's rejection of the proposal occurred hours after he had publicly expressed his desire to be managed by Marcelo Gallardo and play for River, despite his previous time at Boca. The winger has 4 caps for Colombia, and his current market value is €6.00m, according to Transfermarkt. In late 2025 and early 2026, reports stated that Independiente Rivadavia's asking price was between €12,000,000 and €14,000,000. Around the same time, Flamengo reportedly submitted a proposal of approximately €7,500,000.