Bouanga talks stall, Fluminense race to strengthen attack | OneFootball

Fluminense's search for a forward in this transfer window continues to hit obstacles. The negotiation with Franco-Gabonese Denis Bouanga is stalled, despite the club reaching an agreement with Los Angeles FC. The American team agreed to the terms and conditions but does not want to release their main player before finding a suitable replacement.

This is not the first time Flu has faced difficulties in signing a forward in this transfer window. Before Bouanga, the Tricolor experienced a long saga with Hulk. The negotiation with Atlético-MG dragged on for weeks and came close to a positive outcome, but the Minas Gerais club backed out and kept the forward.

According to the site ge.globo, after the talks for Hulk ended, the management scouted at least five names. Some, however, became unfeasible due to the amounts involved. This was the case with John Córdoba from Krasnodar. A favorite of coach Zubeldía, the Colombian had a price set at 30 million euros (about R$ 185 million).

Another alternative considered was Paulinho, a Portuguese forward from Toluca. Once again, the amounts hindered any progress: around 20 million euros (approximately R$ 123.6 million). In this scenario, Bouanga appeared as the most viable option.

The management is already working on other alternatives in case the negotiation for the Franco-Gabonese is not concluded. However, time is short. There are only three weeks left until the window closes.

Meanwhile, John Kennedy is the only option available in the squad for the position, as Germán Cano is still recovering from injury. Zubeldía has been seeking alternatives in training, using Kevin Serna and Matheus Reis as "9".

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