Boca Juniors accelerate talks for Leandro Paredes
Boca Juniors are trying to bring back Leandro Paredes.
It's no secret that in the near future the Giallorossi midfielder sees himself returning to the Bombonera as he has been linked with the Argentine club several times over the past year.
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According to Corriere dello Sport, Boca Juniors have already met with Leandro Paredes once and are doing everything they can to close the deal in the best possible way.
The Buenos Aires club have made an initial offer to the player, who currently earns the same as Edinson Cavani.
Once an economic agreement with Paredes has been reached, Boca Juniors will pay the €3.5 million clause to Roma.
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