Fair to say Scocco’s move to Sunderland hasn’t worked out so far but could a return to Boca be on the cards?

Despite a strong finish to the Torneo Final Boca Juniors do not look to be resting on their laurels when it comes to recruitment. Obviously the contract saga of Juan Román Riquelme will dominate the close season but it would appear that Carlos Bianchi is moving forward with several other targets regardless. A striker is the priority judging by the names mentioned and top of that list is Sunderland striker, Ignacio Scocco and Gonzalo Bergessio of Catania. Both would surely bolster a Boca title challenge but would either fancy a move back to Argentina?

Argentine Newspaper, Clarín is reporting that Boca have already made contact with Sunderland and Catania to sound out the potential transfer.

Given the difficulties that Scocco has had since moving to England and the fact that it is understood he would be seen as a better partner to Emanuel Gigliotti, this move is perhaps the more likely.

Scocco played just 6 times in the Premier League and unless their is a dramatic turnaround over the summer he will probably be deemed surplus to requirements at The Stadium of Light. A potential stumbling block could be if the Wearsiders want to recoup the €3.5 million they spent in January. Boca will be looking to raise funds by selling players but this could still be a step too far.

Any deal for Bergessio would be far more complicated given that the former Racing and San Lorenzo scored 10 goals in Serie A and has other offers from clubs in Europe.

Bianchi’s other strengthening will be in defence and with former target, Paolo Goltz on the verge of signing for Club América, Boca are eyeing his Lanús teammate, Carlos Izquierdoz. However, he too is attracting interest from México so alternative targets have been mentioned, including Sunderland’s Santiago Vergini.

With several players reportedly available and plenty of targets it could be a buy window for Bianchi and Boca Juniors as they look to build on the Torneo Final and surpass their title winning rivals, River Plate.