Olimpia targets striker Ávalos, but faces competition from Vasco da Gama

Following their elimination from the Copa Sudamericana, Paraguayan club Olimpia is prioritizing the acquisition of a center forward in the transfer market. The club's primary target is Gabriel Ávalos, a Paraguayan striker currently playing for Independiente in Argentina.

Olimpia's urgency for a new striker is heightened by the departure of Adrián Alcaraz to Mexican football and the inability to adequately replace him with the signing of Braian Romero. With Ávalos' contract set to expire in December, Olimpia aims to secure his transfer during this window to avoid complications.

However, the pursuit of Ávalos has become a competitive race. Vasco da Gama, the Brazilian club that recently defeated Olimpia in the Copa Sudamericana, has surprisingly entered the fray. According to reports, Vasco has inquired about the conditions for signing the striker.

Vasco da Gama's interest is driven by its ambition to maintain its standing in the Brazilian league and remain competitive internationally. The club has demonstrated its financial capacity in the transfer market by recently signing players like Santiago Sosa and Facundo Colidio.