Racing Club is in negotiations with Josef Martínez, a Venezuelan forward who recently played for CF Montréal in the MLS, where he scored 14 goals and provided 3 assists in 26 matches during the 2024 season. As a former teammate of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, Martínez is currently a free agent following his time with CF Montréal. Racing is seeking a new striker due to uncertainty surrounding the futures of their current players, Roger Martínez and Adrián "Maravilla" Martínez, who have received offers from Saudi Arabian clubs. The club's directors have intensified discussions with the 31-year-old forward, with the aim of securing his talents in the ongoing transfer window.