Fernando Diniz speaks with Brenner, Vasco eye loan move from Udinese | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama remains active in the transfer market and has Brenner as its main target to strengthen the offensive sector in 2026. The Brazilian striker, who belongs to Udinese of Italy, received a direct call from Fernando Diniz, who presented the sporting project of the cruz-maltino club.

The information comes from journalist Valentin Furlan, who highlights that the player is open to the possibility of playing for Vasco, but the main difficulty at the moment is convincing the Italian club to accept a loan.

Vasco prioritizes Brenner for the attack

The Vasco board considers Brenner the ideal name for the center forward position, especially due to the player's familiarity with Fernando Diniz's style of play. The two worked together at São Paulo, where the striker experienced one of the best moments of his career.

For Tricolor Paulista, Brenner played 73 matches, 50 of them under Diniz's command, with 26 goals scored and four assists, numbers that reinforce the coach's interest in working with the player again.

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Udinese demands a sale; Vasco insists on a loan

Despite the mutual interest between Vasco and Brenner, negotiations are stalled due to Udinese's stance. The Italian club is asking for 6 million euros (about R$ 37 million) to release the striker permanently.

On the other hand, the Gigante da Colina is working with the possibility of a loan, a model considered more viable within the financial planning for the season. Talks are ongoing behind the scenes.

In the second half of 2025, Brenner played again for FC Cincinnati in the MLS, where he performed well and regained prominence.

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Squad overhaul for 2026

Vasco is undergoing a squad overhaul aiming for 2026. In addition to seeking reinforcements for the attack, the club has agreed to renew the loan of Manuel Capasso Cuesta with Galatasaray for another season. The cost of the operation was 1.5 million euros.

The board remains active in the market in search of names that fit the profile desired by Fernando Diniz, with Brenner being treated internally as the main dream for leading the attack.

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