Lanús have made their move for Facundo Batista, the 27-year-old Uruguayan attacker on Peñarol's books. According to the latest reporting, the Argentine side have tabled an offer and are already in negotiation: the proposal is a one-year loan with an option to buy. Nothing is agreed — this is live interest, with the structure floated but no deal closed and no sign yet that Peñarol have given their blessing. The story comes from Cesar Luis Merlo, a well-regarded voice, who carries a solid credibility rating and filed it within the last day, building on earlier groundwork from a fellow reporter. That said, this is essentially a single-source link at present. It is credible enough to take seriously, but it has not yet been corroborated by a second independent reporter, which keeps it firmly in rumour territory. The engine puts this at 18% — a longshot. That reflects the early, uncorroborated state of the talks rather than any doubt about Batista's quality. For it to land, Lanús and Peñarol must agree the loan terms and the purchase option, and Batista, contracted until the end of 2027, must want the move. With only one offer on the table and no acceptance, the number sits low and honest. Lanús have spent here before, paying around £2m to bring a player in from Coritiba FC. A loan for Batista would be a far lighter commitment, well within their habits. Watch for a second reliable source to confirm the talks, for Peñarol to signal whether they will sanction a loan, and for the option-to-buy figure to be settled — that is when this firms up.