Osasuna is working on two signings before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. The Navarrese club is in negotiations for right-back Álex Lizancos and is exploring the addition of an offensive-minded midfielder.
The immediate priority is Álex Lizancos, a defender for Burgos. Talks began a month ago and have seen ups and downs, but the player wants to join Osasuna. The deal would involve a transfer fee and a five-year contract. Simultaneously, the board is not ruling out adding another player. This would be a reinforcement for the attacking midfield area, a zone the coaching staff believes can be improved.
Sporting director Braulio Vázquez acknowledged the squad is open to new arrivals. "All squads can be improved. That's what we're working on," Vázquez said. "There are a few days of the market left. We are working."
Osasuna received 20 million euros from the sale of Víctor Muñoz to Liverpool. However, not all that money will go towards signings. The club must respect its salary limit and financial health, as Braulio Vázquez explained before the match in Vigo. So far, spending on new players totals 7 million: 4 for goalkeeper Dubasin from Sporting and 3 for defender Rockson from Goteborg. Diego Rico arrived on a free transfer and Mauro Echegoyen was promoted from the reserve team.
Fans can check the current team composition on our squad page.
No significant departures are anticipated from Jagoba Arrasate's squad. Enzo Boyomo will stay because the offers received were insufficient. Also, Osasuna has not been informed of any alleged interest from Rayo Vallecano in goalkeeper Aitor Fernández. This summer already saw the departures of Juan Cruz, Sheraldo Becker, Javi Galán, the aforementioned Víctor Muñoz, and Iker Benito.
The next test for the team will be the third league match against Getafe. Supporters can view the full schedule in our fixtures section.
Álex Lizancos would compete for the right-back position with Valentin Rosier and Iñigo Arguibide. The Burgos player has only one year of professional football experience, but the club trusts his present and future performance. His physical condition is good after passing medical tests in Pamplona. The potential offensive reinforcement would add depth and options to a midfield line seeking greater punch.
With the market about to close, activity at Tajonar is intense. The team aims to finalize these operations to face the start of the LaLiga season with more assurance, as the standings begin to take shape.
