Gaku Shibasaki, who plays for Getafe, has begun negotiations with Liga MX side Club Universidad Nacional, according Spanish newspaper Marca and various Mexican media outlets.

The reports stated that Shibasaki is not in Getafe’s plans for the coming season, and so a move to the Mexican league is a high possibility. Concrete talks have started now that Japan has been eliminated from the Copa America.

With Spanish midfielder Alejandro Arribas departing, the Pumas are looking for a new team leader. The Liga MX side had targeted Shibasaki during the transfer window in January, and new manager Michel has expired a desire to sign the Japanese playmaker.

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