Corinthians enquire about Botafogo striker’s situation | OneFootball

Arthur Cabral has caught the attention of Corinthians. The management of the alvinegro club has inquired about the situation of the Botafogo striker and has shown interest in bringing him in as a reinforcement.

Talks are at an early stage. Timão has not made a formal offer and is still discussing the structure of the deal. The information was first reported by ESPN and confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva.

Arthur Cabral was developed by Ceará and has played for Palmeiras, Basel, Fiorentina, and Benfica. The 27-year-old center forward was signed by Botafogo in the middle of last season and has scored only six goals in 40 matches wearing the alvinegro shirt.

(Photo: Vitor Silva/Botafogo)

Corinthians is still looking for reinforcements in the market. The club has until March 27 to sign players who are free agents or who played in the State Championships.

Timão has already brought in seven players this transfer window: Gabriel Paulista, Matheus Pereira, Pedro Milans, Kaio César, Allan, Zakaria Labyad, and Jesse Lingard. In a press conference this Sunday, after the draw in the derby against Santos, coach Dorival Júnior said he was satisfied with the moves made, but emphasized that there are still gaps in the squad.

“I requested [reinforcements] because there was a very big need. We replaced some players who left, which was a very important step. Do we still have some gaps? Yes. Will it happen now? I don't know. We want the best squad possible. The more players we have who can give us a response, the better. Naturally, I would like a more complete squad, we still need it, but I am already very happy with what I have received,” he said.

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One of Corinthians' main shortcomings is a striker who can replace Yuri Alberto. Dorival sees the number 9 as a player with unique characteristics in the alvinegro squad.

“We are working very hard in training to find this teammate for the moments when we don't have Yuri. He is a player with unique characteristics in our squad. That's why we struggle a lot when we don't have him. We have found other options, but in Yuri's role I still haven't found someone who can do what we need,” he concluded.

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