Club América targets two South American stars to transform midfield and attack
Two players currently starring in Liga MX are top transfer targets as América looks to add creativity, depth, and attacking firepower.
Names and priorities are already circulating as Club América looks to the future. The top targets bring South American experience and recent success in Liga MX: Argentina’s Agustín Palavecino from Necaxa and Uruguay’s Emiliano Gómez from Puebla. Both players are valued for their versatility and ability to integrate quickly without a long adjustment period.
The interest is no accident. After a physically demanding season marked by occasional creative lapses, transfer specialist César Luis Merlo notes that América is seeking players who can refresh the midfield and increase competition in attack. Preliminary talks are underway, and if the financial terms align, these two could be the club’s first major moves.
Where would Palavecino and Gómez fit?
The big question is how Palavecino and Gómez would fit into América’s system. Beyond their names and potential, the club wants each signing to provide an immediate solution for the coach’s rotation.
Agustín Palavecino: control, vision, and tactical intelligence
The Argentine midfielder has shown impressive maturity this season in orchestrating play. With precise passing, the ability to change tempo, and a knack for finding space between the lines, Palavecino could be the perfect partner to speed up transitions alongside Álvaro Fidalgo and deliver quality service to the wings. His tactical awareness and organizational skills would give América a tool it has sometimes lacked: purposeful control.
He is also willing to contribute defensively, a key requirement in a squad that demands high pressing. His biggest challenge would be maintaining consistency under the pressure of a top club, but the talent is undeniable.
Emiliano Gómez: energy, power, and goal-scoring instinct
Uruguayan forward Emiliano Gómez brings dynamism, strength, and the ability to finish decisively. At Puebla, he has shown courage to break defensive lines, a fierce shot from distance, and positive aggression in one-on-one duels. For América, he could be the ideal complement: physicality, intensity, and a nose for goals.
His profile fits the need to freshen up the forward line and increase internal competition. With room to grow and develop, Gómez could be both a present and future asset.
A boost in creativity and firepower
If América manages to secure both signings, it would strengthen two critical areas of the squad. Palavecino would provide creativity and control, while Gómez would add intensity and depth. Different types of signings, but perfectly complementary. If handled well, these moves could give the club a significant boost in its pursuit of continued dominance in Liga MX.
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