Cruz Azul will go for Carlos Vela if they cannot sign Alexis Vega

The Mexican side will try to convince the MLS star to join them if they cannot tie down their top transfer target.

Fernando Salazarmc_dielfJoe Brennanj4brennanUpdate: Dec 30th, 2023 01:28 EST

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Reports suggest that Mexican side Cruz Azul may try to tempt Carlos Vela away from LAFC if they cannot seal a deal for Alexis Vega, their top transfer target.

Just as it finally looked as though Alexis Vega would join Cruz Azul, the appearance of a Turkish team into the equation meant negotiations between the board of directors of La Máquina and Chivas were put on pause. Cruz Azul, as a result, have been forced into looking down their list at other options to have in the pipeline in case Vega’s deal ultimately falls through.

According to TUDN’s Adrián Esparza Oteo, the Liga MX side are now analysing the possibility of bringing in either Sebastián Córdova or Carlos Vela, in the case that Vega’s signing does not come to fruition.

¡Negociaciones estancadas en estos momentos entre Cruz Azul y Alexis Vega! Cruz Azul está analizando otras opciones en caso de que no se pueda cerrar a Vega. Acercamiento con Carlos Vela y Sebastián Córdova. pic.twitter.com/r8K1iAKpbY

— Adrián Esparza Oteo💎 (@A_EsparzaOteo) December 29, 2023

Vega and Cruz Azul negotiations halted due to Turkish interest

“Negotiations stalled at the moment between Cruz Azul and Alexis Vega!” wrote Esparza Oteo late on December 29.

“Cruz Azul are analysing other options in case Vega cannot be signed. Carlos Vela and Sebastián Córdova have been approached,” the TUDN reporter added.

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Alexis Vega remains Cruz Azul’s top transfer target ahead of the 2024 Clausura.Juan Luis Diaz

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