Athletico target two Internacional starters for 2027; see who | OneFootball

Athletico has already identified two Internacional players who are on its radar for the next transfer window. Bruno Gomes and Johan Carbonero are being assessed by the Paraná club as potential additions to the squad for the 2027 season.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that the situation involving Johan Carbonero has gained momentum more recently. The 27-year-old Colombian forward has been contacted by representatives of Athletico. The player is one of Internacional’s standout names this season.

The interest, however, is not exclusive. Krasnodar, from Russia, are also monitoring the Colombian striker and appear as a rival in a possible deal during the transfer window at the start of 2027.

Johan Carbonero has a set price at Internacional

Internacional have set a minimum price of €7 million (R$ 41.1 million at the current exchange rate) to negotiate Johan Carbonero’s transfer. If he is signed for that amount, the Colombian would become the most expensive signing in Athletico’s history.

The amount would surpass the R$ 28.9 million paid by the Paraná club to sign Kevin Viveros, currently Furacão’s biggest investment in a player. Colorado’s asking price, therefore, will be one of the main points in the negotiations if Athletico move forward for the striker.

Bruno Gomes returns to Athletico’s radar

Bruno Gomes is a familiar target for the Paraná club. At the end of 2025, Internacional rejected a €4 million offer (R$ 25 million) for the midfielder. At 24, the player can also operate as a right-back.

The player is liked by coach Odair Hellmann and is among the options being considered by Athletico for 2027. Internacional, meanwhile, are also open to a possible sale. São Paulo and Fiorentina, from Italy, have already shown interest in the player.

Internacional’s situation could influence the market

Internacional’s situation in the Brazilian Championship could change the conditions for a negotiation. If the club are relegated, the reduction in projected revenue for Série B could increase the need to make sales.

In this context, Johan Carbonero and Bruno Gomes could once again stir up the transfer market in the final stretch of the season. Athletico, however, will have to assess the amounts involved and the competition for each player before moving forward with negotiations.

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