Corinthians face two hurdles in move for Grêmio striker | OneFootball

Corinthians are in talks with the representatives of Grêmio’s Carlos Vinícius over a move in 2027. The deal, however, depends on a possible departure of Yuri Alberto and on reaching a financial agreement that meets the striker’s demands.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that the club’s board has been in frequent contact with the player’s representatives while Carlos Vinícius’ contract renewal with Grêmio remains unresolved.

Carlos Vinícius had already been on Corinthians’ radar before joining Grêmio and still wants to play for the club. At the time, however, the board chose to sign Vitinho for the attack instead. Now, a new approach depends on Corinthians’ plans for 2027.

Yuri Alberto could open up space in attack

The first obstacle is related to Corinthians’ current No. 9. The club only intends to make a serious move for Carlos Vinícius if Yuri Alberto is transferred to European football at the start of 2027.

A transfer would open up a spot in Corinthians’ squad and create the need for a replacement in that position. In that scenario, Carlos Vinícius would be one of the options being considered by the board to fill the vacancy.

Memphis Depay’s contract renewal does not prevent the move, since Corinthians see different roles for the two in attack. The main obstacle, however, is Yuri Alberto: as long as the No. 9 remains in the squad, the club is not expected to move forward for Carlos Vinícius.

R$ 2 million demand is another obstacle

The financial issue is the second obstacle. To renew his contract with Grêmio, Carlos Vinícius is asking for around R$ 2 million per month. That figure is above the level Corinthians consider appropriate for their financial reality.

Because of this, the board is considering a different structure to try to make the signing possible. The idea is to offer a lower monthly salary and make up part of the difference with higher signing bonuses, spread over the length of the contract.

This model would make it possible to bring the total compensation closer to the amount sought by the player without matching the demand of R$ 2 million per month in wages. The amount, in addition to salary, includes signing bonuses and image rights.

Carlos Vinícius has 32 goals for Grêmio

Corinthians’ interest is also linked to the striker’s performances. Carlos Vinícius has made 61 appearances and scored 32 goals in a Grêmio shirt. The player also has significant experience in European football.

In addition, he won the 2025 Campeonato Gaúcho title. At Benfica, in Portugal, he scored 24 goals in 50 matches before returning to Brazilian football. Before returning to Brazilian football, he also played for Fulham, Tottenham, PSV Eindhoven and Napoli.

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