Grêmio defender catches the eye of UAE clubs; find out more | OneFootball

The transfer window in the United Arab Emirates is still open, but movement around Gustavo Martins has already begun. The Grêmio center-back has received inquiries from two clubs in the country, both interested in moving forward with a signing.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that Al Ain and Al Jazira asked for information about the player’s salary, the cost of living in Porto Alegre, and the family setup needed for a possible move abroad.

They also requested recent reports on the Grêmio defender’s performances. Among the data reviewed are his total minutes played over the last six months, distance covered per match, and injury history.

The findings indicate that the interest is at a more advanced stage than simple transfer-market monitoring. The teams are gathering elements to decide whether it is worth turning the inquiry into a formal offer.

Window still allows Grêmio exit

The UAE market remains open until September 28. Because of that, there is still time for one of the inquiries to develop into negotiations during this window. The situation, however, does not depend only on the willingness of the interested clubs.

Grêmio will also need to assess any potential offer and define the conditions to release the defender. According to Gustavo Martins’ camp, the player could leave the club from Rio Grande do Sul for offers starting at €5 million (R$29.5 million at the current exchange rate).

That figure sets a starting point for talks with representatives of the Middle Eastern club. It does not mean, however, that there is an official offer of that amount on the table at this late stage of the window.

Interest could be revived at the end of the year

If the deal does not progress before the close of the transfer window, the interest will not necessarily be shelved. Talks could resume at the end of the year, when clubs begin planning their squads again.

The stance of the interested clubs also shows that the analysis of Gustavo Martins involves factors beyond his performances on the pitch. Personal information, adaptation, and physical availability have become part of the assessment before any possible investment.

Gustavo Martins being assessed on multiple fronts

The reports requested by the UAE clubs help show how advanced the evaluation is. Minutes played, distance covered, and medical history provide a broader picture of the defender’s usage.

His injury history, meanwhile, appears as one of the points of attention in any move on the international transfer market. The goal is to understand the Tricolor defender’s condition before taking on a financial commitment.

For now, Gustavo Martins remains at Grêmio. The two inquiries, however, put the center-back in a position where a move to Emirati football is a real possibility. If no offer progresses by September 28, the matter could gain a new chapter at the end of the year.

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